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Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (v.2)

57.5k bjac0  10.2 years ago

Srry, the propellar creates a bit of torque. Also remember to start in the air. The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent lightning) fighter was a world war II japanese propeller-driven aircraft prototype that was built in the canard design. The wings were attached to the tail section and stabilizers were on the front. the propeller was also in the rear, in a pusher configuration. Designed by the imperial japanese navy (IJN) as a short-range, land based interceptor, the J7W was a responce to B-29 Superfortess raids on the japanese home islands. For interceptor missions, the J7W was to be armed with four forward-fireing 30 mm cannons in the nose. The Shinden was expected to be a highley maneuverable interceptor, but only two prototypes were finished before the end of war. A gas turbine-powered version was considered, but never even reached the drawing board.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Length 23.0ft (7.0m)
  • Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 3,654lbs (1,657kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,988lbs (2,262kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.252
  • Wing Loading 32.8lbs/ft2 (160.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 151.9ft2 (14.1m2)
  • Drag Points 963

Parts

  • Number of Parts 56
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 160
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    11.3k ahappyape
    Very very cool and unusual
    10.1 years ago
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    14.1k ElijtheGeat
    very awesome, the torque roll sort of makes it realistic, maybe not so much torque, but it's fine... thanks for your rating too on my glider
    10.2 years ago
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    39.6k maverickvii
    Awesome airplane and recreation, as you said a bit of torque roll but still fun.
    10.2 years ago
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    73.5k Authros
    Awesome build, I love it, especially the push prop. I really need to make one of these.
    10.2 years ago