The mrj2 product line was released to increase ease of use and was loaded with flexible functions to provide high performance and flexibility to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications. The j2m was designed by jiro horikoshi, creator of the a6m zero, to meet the 14shi 14th year of the showa reign, or 1939 official specification. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack yellow series peczkowski, robert on amazon. These kits had been available in revell boxings from literally around the world before they disappeared many decades ago. While the mitsubishi a6m took priority, the design team there eventually came up with that dedicated interceptor, the j2m. The diminutive raiden seems as though it could land on the wings of a parked b29. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a landbased fighter used by the japanese navy and was the first japanese fighter to be designed from. Mitsubishi j2m raiden descricao tipo missao caca, com motor a pistao, monomotor monoplano. About the mitsubishi j2m raiden plan this plan is 2. The instructions are easy to follow and understand with just a couple of very minor grammatical errors. Primarily designed to defend against the boeing b29 superfortress, and still handicapped by poor engine performance, pilots would use i. Performance objectives were to achieve superior speed, climb, diving, and armament over the zero, as well as better maneuverability. Arii 148 mitsubishi j2m3 model 21 raiden jack oob for the japanese in wwii, the emphasis on aircraft design at least in the early years was on range and maneuverability.
J2m raiden jack navy fighter found in philippines 1945 mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt, allied code. Jul 25, 2000 i collaborated with shigeru nohara in the production of ma no. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, lightning bolt is a singleengined landbased fighter. All photos lynn ritger, and are made available for personal use only. The lack of detail in the cockpit is certainly the downside of this kit. The mitsubishi j2m raiden was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, thunderbolt was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. The mitsubishi a7m reppu, strong gale was designed as the successor to the imperial japanese navys a6m zero, with development beginning in 1942. Sws 2 scale j2m3 raiden jack type 21 zoukeimura inc. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack yellow series kindle edition by peczkowski, robert. Francillion japanese aircraft of the pacific war putnam 1979 units allocated.
Japanese fighters mitsubishi raiden jack and mitsubishi. The mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt jack was a landbased interceptor that emphasised performance and pilot protection rather than manoeuvrability, and that would have been of great value to the japanese navy if its combat debut hadnt been delayed until 1944. The j2m3 was equipped with a stronger wing, carrying four 20mm cannon. Sep 11, 2012 mitsubishi j2m raiden jack started by sendo5, sep 11 2012 07. It is very speculative to interpret bw photos for color.
It has been downloaded 240 times by fellow modelers from around the world. After a year correcting serious engine problems, the mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt known by the allied forces as jack, finally arrived in front line squadrons february 1944. Mushroom yellow series 6110 mitsubishi j2m raiden dokument. Hasegawa 2 mitsubishi j2m3 raiden jack type 21 by chris banyairiepl.
Time to climb to 3000 m of altitude is 161 seconds 5 seconds with wep, and both horizontal and vertical turns are completed in 20 seconds at the speed of 535 kph. The product is a pdf like file without any feature. This japanese raiden thunderbolt is on static display at the museum. The lack of advance warning in china led the japanese to needing a fast, quickclimbing interceptor to challenge incoming bombers. Noharasan and i have a difference of opinion based on our interpretations of the series of photos taken of the mitsubishi j2m jacks pictured on pages 29, 31, and 32. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack modelers online reference. Mar 19, 20 this book is one of mushroom model publications yellow series it is 6110. The world famous, and for so long worldbeating, a6m zero was the epitome of that philosophy. The j2m was a sleek, but stubby craft with its oversized mitsubishi kasei engine buried behind a long cowling, cooled by an intake fan and connected to the propeller with an extension shaft. Its too hot to fly so im starting a build of a mitsubishi j2m3 raiden that i have designed. Tamiyas 148 scale j2m raiden by kirk olsen by kirk olsen. Raiden was used by the imperial japanese navy air service. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Produced in parallel with the j2m2 was the j2m3 raiden model 21, which was destined to be the major production version.
The first issue kit, a special edition, contains as a bonus a comic book young bloods on lightning bolt by seiho takizawa. The mitsubishi j2m raiden page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Legacy products for mitsubishi electric mrj2 series ac servos. The j2m5 had the faster 20mm type 99ii mk 5 cannons in the wings. Jul 14, 2014 the mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. The latest addition from mushroom model publications mmp to their yellow series is no 6110, covering the mitsubishi j2m raiden. J2m raiden 302nd kokutai and a6m g4m 1945 atsugi site statistics. Hasegawa 2 mitsubishi j2m3 raiden jack type 21 large. Teething development problems stemming from the kasei engine cooling system, and the main undercarriage members led to a slowdown in production. Scale plans in 172, 148 and 2 scale of famous japanese fighter10 a3 size pages in a4 pb. Mrj2 servo legacy products mitsubishi electric americas. If you look in the various kit collectors guides, one of the more sought after kits ever made was the revell 2 j2m raiden.
Hasegawa 2 mitsubishi j2m3 raiden jack type 21 by iain ogilvie the imperial navys thunderbolt released in the uk a couple of years ago, this new kit represents a beautifullymoulded example of japans pugnacious interceptor and it represents a quantumleap in quality and accuracy over the only previous 1. May 07, 2014 also useful was mitsubishi j2m raiden. This plane also may be the only surviving j2m3 raiden in the world. Here is the mitsubishi j2m raiden jack modelers online reference for photos, kits, details, and references. Mushroom yellow series 6110 mitsubishi j2m raiden pobierz. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, lightning bolt is a singleengined land based fighter. Zoukeimura 2 scale j2m3 mitsubishi raiden finescale. It was to be a strictly localdefence interceptor, intended to counter the threat of highaltitude bomber raids, and thus relied on speed, climb performance, and armament at the expense of.
Osprey aircraft of the aces 129 j2m raiden and n1k1 pobierz. Aug 09, 2017 v mitsubishi j2m raiden was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. The emphasis on the design was for a quickresponse interceptor, and the requirements for the aircraft specified that it to climb to 19,685 feet 6000 meters in about five minutes, and have. The mitsubishi j2m raiden was designed by the same team that had designed the famous a6m zero, though the raiden was not as successful as its predecessor. Mitsubishi j2m raiden jack japanese aircraft world of. Aeroplane february 2016 pages 101 116 text version. After a year correcting serious engine problems, the mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt known by the allied forces as jack, finally arrived in front line. What was needed was an allnew fighter, or fighters, and mitsubishi had in. The j2m raiden translating to thunderbolt and codenamed jack by the allies was primarily used as a local defense fighter interceptor by the imperial japanese navy ijn. Description here is tamiyas 148 scale j2m overlaid in front of an old warehouse photographed near my home. Hasegawa new 2nd scale mitsubishi j2m3 raiden jack. Mar 20, 2014 this neat mitsubishi j2m3 raiden duo from correspondent karel struna is fine testimony that build and finish matter more than kit origin. However, it was a radical departure from his earlier fighter designs, firstly in being an interceptor intended for the navy, and secondly in that it gave priority to speed and fast climb, rather than to maneuverability. The aircraft was developed to combat the growing threat of highflying american bombers primarily the new boeing b29 superfortresses being used during daylight.
Aug 09, 2017 the mitsubishi j2m raiden was a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii see more on. Mitsubishi j2m raiden thunderbolt allied code name. Mar 11, 2015 performancewise, raidens top speed at altitude of 5350 meters is 635 kph 657 kph on wep, while at sea level, top speed is 551kmh 571 kph on wep, breakup speed is 800 kph. The raiden was designed by a team led by jiro horikoshi, designer of the legendary a6m zerosen fighter. Mitsubbishi jm raiden by zoukeimura lsp discussion large. Photographed at the planes of fame museum in chino, california in march 2006. The mitsubishi raiden has the widebody look of a razor back p47. It is a square bound, 612 x 912, square bound, 80 page card cover. Mitsubishi j2m raiden databasedebut on 30 september 1944 fighters suffered heavy casualties in february 1945, ltjg that april. Detailed build of zoukeimura mitsubishi j2m3 raiden, singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service.
It is a single engine fighter which the allies code named. The mitsubishi j2m raiden whilst raiden was the name the japanese gave it, it was widely known by the allies by its code name of jack. The powerful mitsubishi kasei 23a engine lies at the base of the spindle shaped fuselage. J2m raiden 302nd kokutai and a6m g4m 1945 atsugi world. Although designed to a 1939 requirement, at a time when japanese war leaders were reluctant to develop a home defence fighter, the mitsubishi j2m raiden only came into its own while defending the japanese homeland against american b29 daylight raids in the last two years of the war. Aircraft profile mitsubishi j2m3 raiden project news. However, it was a radical departure from his earlier fighter designs, firstly in being an interceptor intended for the navy, and secondly in that it gave priority to. J2m raiden and n1k12 shiden shidenkai aces 129 yasuho izawa. Raiden 35237 was modelled using the classic 148th scale tamiya kit with everything painted on lightning flashes, tail number, hinomaru whilst the captured taiu s12 was modelled from the arii exotaki kit using dying sun pt. The j2m was designed by jiro horikoshi, creator of the a6m zero to meet the 14shi 14th year of the showa reign, or 1939 official specification. I believe that one of the problems to overcome if it were to fly again would be to replace the wing spar which is corroded. I assume it was the j2m5a, since the regular j2m5 stil. The mitsubishi j2m raiden, lightning bolt is a singleengined landbased fighter aircraft used by the imperial japanese navy air service in world war ii. Buy mitsubishi j2m raiden jack yellow by peczkowski, robert isbn.
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