J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces: 129 (Aircraft of the Aces)

by Mark Postlethwaite (Cover Art), Mark Postlethwaite (Cover Art), Tony Holmes (Author), Jim Laurier (Illustrator), Yasuho Izawa (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2016

  $14.52

  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.