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J2M2 Raiden

57.1k bjac0  8.0 years ago

So this creation has some issues with its details during flight, idk why it happens but it does, its most likely an issue with how the physics engine runs the game, but its nothing i can really fix, the craft also doesn't have the guns that would be behind the propellar cause it would cause the craft to explode upon firing, anyways, enjoy. Controls: [Normal craft controls].

History: The first few produced J2M2s were delivered to the development units in December 1942 but severe problems were encountered with the engines. Trials and improvements took almost a year and the first batch of the serial built J2M2 Model 11 was delivered to 381st Kokutai in December 1943. Parallel with the J2M2, production of the J2M3 Raiden Model 21 started. The Raiden made its combat debut in June 1944 during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Several J2Ms operated from Guam and Saipan and a small number of aircraft were deployed to the Philippines. Later, some J2Ms were based in Chosen airfields, Genzan (Wonsan), Ranan (Nanam), Funei (Nuren), Rashin (Najin) and Konan under Genzan Ku, for defence of these areas and fighting against Soviet Naval Aviation units. Primarily designed to defend against the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the lack of a turbocharger handicapped the aircraft at high altitude. However, its four-cannon armament supplied effective firepower and the use of dive and zoom tactics allowed it to score occasionally. Insufficient numbers and the American switch to night bombing in March 1945 limited its effectiveness. Info: Wikipedia

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 30.6ft (9.3m)
  • Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
  • Height 11.0ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 4,771lbs (2,164kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,698lbs (3,945kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.229
  • Wing Loading 22.4lbs/ft2 (109.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 387.8ft2 (36.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2889

Parts

  • Number of Parts 79
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 395
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    15.4k Kangy

    Oh man this is one of those builds with the read more link thingo, turns out it became a bit of a meme with some players getting a rick roll or two with it :)

    4.4 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs

    Despite its simplicity, it's shape is almost perfect. Nice one, old friend.

    8.0 years ago
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    nice!

    8.0 years ago