Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden "Jack"
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| Produced in parallel with the J2M2 was the J2M3 Raiden Model 21, which was destined to be the major production version. The J2M3 was equipped with a stronger wing carrying four 20-mm cannon. The two fuselage-mounted 7.7-mm machine guns were discarded. Two |
| Country of Service : | Japan |
| Role : | Fighter |
| First Flight : | October 1943 |
| Production Date : | February 1944 |
| In-Service Date : | September 1944 |
| Manufacturer : | Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K. |
| Number Produced : | 260 |
| Crew : | 1 |
| Length : | 9.95 meters |
| Height : | 3.95 meters |
| Empty Weight : | 2460 kilograms |
| Operational Weight : | 3435 kilograms |
| Maximum Weight : | 3945 kilograms |
| Wing Span : | 10.8 meters |
| Wing Area : | 20.1 square meters |
| Wing Load : | 170.9 kg per square meter |
| Engine Number : | 1 |
| Engine Name : | Mitsubishi MK4R-A Kasei 23a |
| Coolant : | Air |
| Cylinders: | R-14 |
| Capacity: | 42.1 Liters |
| Power : | 1820 hp @ rpm |
| Power / Weight Ratio : | 529.84 hp per tonne |
| Max Speed : | 584 kph @ 5450 meters |
| Cruising Speed : | 426 kph @ 6000 meters |
| Climb : | 1100 |
| Service Ceiling : | 11700 meters |
| Range : | 1055 kilometers |
| Range (Droptank) : | 1900 kilometers |
| Fuel Capacity : | 505 liters |
| Machinegun Armament : | None |
| Cannon Armament : | 2x 20mm Type 99 Model 1 (Wings - 200 rounds each) 2x 20mm Type 99 Model 2 (Wings - 200 rounds each) |
| Payload : | 60 kg (Wings External) |
| Gunsight : | Reflector |
| Avionics : | None |
| Pilot Armor : | Yes |
| Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks : | Yes |
| Armored Windscreen : | Yes |