Hasegawa 1/48 J7W1 Shinden
The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden was Japan's first canard fighter, developed to intercept heavy bombers. The canard layout makes efficient use of internal space, allowing a compact fuselage. Because the canard produces lift, the main wing could be reduced in size, lowering weight and drag and offering advantages for high speed fighter design. A major feature was the ability to concentrate large caliber guns in the nose. Although the Shinden was highly anticipated, it did not see combat; the first prototype completed three flights totaling 45 minutes before the end of the war.
Specification
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 11.11 m
- Length: 9.76 m
- Height: 3.92 m
- Loaded weight: 5,272 kg
- Engine: Mitsubishi Ha
- 43 Type 42
- Power: 2,030 hp
- Maximum speed: 750 km/h at 8,700 m (planned)
- Fixed armament: four 30 mm cannons
- First flight: August 3, 1945
Description
The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden was Japan's first canard fighter, developed to intercept heavy bombers. The canard layout makes efficient use of internal space, allowing a compact fuselage. Because the canard produces lift, the main wing could be reduced in size, lowering weight and drag and offering advantages for high speed fighter design. A major feature was the ability to concentrate large caliber guns in the nose. Although the Shinden was highly anticipated, it did not see combat; the first prototype completed three flights totaling 45 minutes before the end of the war.
Specification
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 11.11 m
- Length: 9.76 m
- Height: 3.92 m
- Loaded weight: 5,272 kg
- Engine: Mitsubishi Ha
- 43 Type 42
- Power: 2,030 hp
- Maximum speed: 750 km/h at 8,700 m (planned)
- Fixed armament: four 30 mm cannons
- First flight: August 3, 1945
