Will N1K2-Js have automatic combat flaps?

[mg1942]

I know it's hard to believe, but all N1K2-J land-based navy fighter came with automatic adjusting combat flaps. 

N1K2-J's auto-combat flap is a clever device designed by Kawanishi aircraft engineers.  Its obvious benefit was increase in maneuverability.  Auto-extending flaps worked by a manometer (mercury U-tube) that measured angle of attack.

[mg1942]

Also, some people pointed out that the current N1K2-J already had the automatic combat flap factored into its Flight Modeling, but not visually represented.  I wonder if that's true...

[Karnak]

Also, some people pointed out that the current N1K2-J already had the automatic combat flap factored into its Flight Modeling, but not visually represented.  I wonder if that's true...

It doesn't.  If it did, lowering the flaps in a hard turn wouldn't do anything.

[mg1942]

On the other hand I think auto flaps may give N1K2-J a disadvantage... let's say in vertical BnZ.  Sometimes you don't want them popping out every time you pull a positive G.

[Karnak]

On the other hand I think auto flaps may give N1K2-J a disadvantage... let's say in vertical BnZ.  Sometimes you don't want them popping out every time you pull a positive G.

Yup, that is why I said in another thread it would be something to learn to take advantage of.

Mind you, they didn't pop out at any positive G though, they triggered based on angle of attack.

[bobtom]

Good that means that there will be less usage of the N1k!

[mg1942]

 

[Karnak]

Good that means that there will be less usage of the N1k!

There is no indication that the automatic flaps will be coded.

[Chalenge]

You dont need them anyway. The cockpit load is nothing like reality.

[Masherbrum]

I'll take the odds on my Ki-61.