Mitsubishi J2M Raiden

Fighter

Mitsubishi J2M3Raiden Imperial Japanese Navy ED-1158  Planes of Fame Museum Chin © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Mitsubishi J2M Raiden is a single-engine single-seat fighter aircraft for the interceptor role produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
Crew1
Propulsion1 Radial Engine
Engine ModelMitsubishi MK4R-A Kasei 23a
Engine Power1340 kW1797 hp
max. Cruise Speed352 km/h190 kts
  219 mph
Speed594 km/h321 kts
  369 mph
Service Ceiling11.700 m38.386 ft
Range1.056 km570 NM
656 mi.
Empty Weight2.460 kg5.423 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight3.945 kg8.036 lbs
Wing Span10,82 m35 ft 6 in
Wing Area20,1 m²216 ft²
Length9,95 m32 ft 8 in
Height3,95 m12 ft 12 in
First Flight20.03.1942
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1942-1945
Total Production476
Data for (Version)Mitsubishi J2M3

[Photo-ID: 6091] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12
Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Imperial Japanese Navy, ED-1158, c/n 3014,© Karsten Palt, 2012Mitsubishi
J2M3 Raiden
Imperial Japanese Navy
Reg.: ED-1158
c/n: 3014
 
world's last remaining J2M Raiden
Planes of Fame Aircraft Museum [Chino, CA]
[Photo-ID: 6090] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12
Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Imperial Japanese Navy, ED-1158, c/n 3014,© Karsten Palt, 2012Mitsubishi
J2M3 Raiden
Imperial Japanese Navy
Reg.: ED-1158
c/n: 3014
 
world's last remaining J2M Raiden
Planes of Fame Aircraft Museum [Chino, CA]