N1K2j data

[RAM]

 In a spanish thread, Supongo posted this information on the N1K2j:

Dimensions:
Span 11.00 m
Length 9.35 m
Height 3.96 m
Wing area 23.5 m2
Weights:
Empty 2,657 kg
Loaded 4,000 kg
Maximum 4,860 kg
Wing loading 170.2 kg/m2
Power loading 2.0 kg/hp
Performance:
Maximum speed 321 kt at 5,600 m (It matches other documents I've seen)
Cruising speed 200 kt at 3,000 m
Climb to 6,000 m 7 min 22 sec (less than 900 m/min)
Service ceiling 12,500 m
Normal range 926 naut miles
Maximum range 1,293 naut miles


So, runs less and climbs worse than a 109G6, yet I have serious trouble with a G10??


SourcE:

Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War by Rene J Francillon. Putnam. London. 2nd ed 1979, reprinted 1994. ISBN 0 85177 801 1. pp 570
 http://www.combinedfleet.com/ijna/ijnaf_n.htm

(note I'm only the messenger, so DONT FLAME ME  )

[juzz]

Think about the climbrate of an a/c with only 40HP less power, and 218lb more weight than a Spitfire XIV... now does an average of 2700fpm to 20k sound right for that a/c?

PS: gatt posted the same info a while ago too.

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[gatt]

Hi RAM, check here:
 http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/Forum1/HTML/005910.html

[Zigrat]

that climbrate is definitely not at combat power, at low altitudes the n1k2 * should * climb well

[brady]

 Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War by Rene J Francillon. Putnam. London. 2nd ed 1979, reprinted 1994. ISBN 0 85177 801 1. pp 570

  This "bible" on Japanese aircraft also states(as do a couple of other books i have on the N1K2-J)that it was capable of caring; 4 X 250kg bomb's or 4 X 60kg bomb's.

  Excuse me for wandering a little off topic  


     Brady

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[SOB]

I've seen plenty of references to the N1K2-Ja carrying the 4X250kg loadout, but have never seen it referenced on the N1K2-J, including the book you just mentioned.  Where does it state that?


SOB

[brady]

 
  SOB, you are right I thought we had the Ja for some reasion! ty sir  

  OK we nead the N1K2-Ja so all this whining will not of been in vain!  


     Brady

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