by Mark Postlethwaite (Cover Art), Mark Postlethwaite (Cover Art), Tony Holmes (Author), Jim Laurier (Illustrator), Yasuho Izawa (Author)
Although seen as a replacement for the A6M Zero-sen carrier-based fighter, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was actually designed as a land-based naval interceptor optimised for speed rather than manoeuvrability. Despite suffering heavy losses, the units equipped with new fighter proved that the N1K could more than hold its own against P-38s and F6Fs.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 96
Edition: 1
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 21 Apr 2016
ISBN 10: 1472812611
ISBN 13: 9781472812612