NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Mitsubishi J2M Raiden aircraft were the first dedicated Japanese Navy land based interceptor aircraft. The aircraft differed from the design of prior Japanese fighters in that it was produced for speed, high altitude operations, and climbing ability rather than maneuverability.
The aircraft had a streamlined nose, made possible by using an extension shaft from the engine, set back in the aircraft, to the propeller. In addition, the aircraft had a laminar flow wing, and a retractable tail wheel.
Mitsubishi J2M Raiden aircraft first flew in March of 1942, and immediately experienced engine problems which limited performance.
The fighters, fitted with more reliable engines, entered service in limited numbers beginning in December of 1943.
In the closing months of World War II, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was assigned to defend the Japanese homeland where it initially proved effective doing high altitude intercepts. It became less effective when American bombers switched to night flights at low altitudes.
A total of 621 Mitsubishi J2M Raiden aircraft of all types were produced.
interceptor
one
Mitsubishi MK4R
1,820 h.p.
5,425 lbs.
8,700 lbs.
4- 20 mm
none
32' 8"
35' 5"
380 mph
3,850 fpm
38,500 feet
650 miles
3/20/42
1943
Radio Control Airplane
1. TDM Models rc Mitsubishi J2M Raiden
Radio Control Airplanes:
1. RC Mitsubishi J2M Raiden for sale by TDM Models. It is available as a short kit. Separate plans are also for sale. It has a wing span of 32" and a length of 27 1/2". An AXI 2212/20 motor is the suggested power. Upon completion, it should weigh around 24 ounces.
2. The rc Mitsubishi J2M Raiden built from Gus Morfis Plans. It has a 32 3/4" wing span. You can power it with a speed 480 size electric motor or .10 to .15 two stroke engine.
3. Scratch built Mitsubishi J2M Raiden rc for sale on RC Universe. Wing span is 68". Included with the rc airplane is an O.S. 91 four cycle engine.
4. Another scratch built rc Mitsubishi J2M Raiden radio control airplane. This one was built by Sergio Vergara. It has a wing span of 40" and a length of 33". Sergio equipped it with retracts. Materials used in the construction are balsa and plywood. Power is by a Atlas 2921 motor. All up weight is only 30 oz.
The AMA Plans Service has plans for sale for a rc J2M Raiden with a 38" wingspan. Plan no. is 1037. They are also available in the Jan. 2010 issue of the AMA Magazine.
At RC Groups, rcdude01had a rc Mitsubishi J2M Raiden for sale.
Mitsubishi J2M Raiden
