The Kawanishi J3K (long designation: Navy Kawanishi 17-shi Interceptor fighter Otsu (B)) was an interceptor fighter developed by the Japanese company Kawanishi Kōkūki KK in the early 1940s. A further development was the Kawanishi J6K.
| J3K | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kawanishi Aircraft Company |
| Retired | 1945 |
| Status | Design only |
| Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (intended) |
| Number built | 0 |
Design and development
editThe J3K was developed in parallel to the Kawanishi N1K-J Shiden but was abandoned in the early stages of development.[1]
Specifications
editData from [2]
General characteristics
- Length: 10.12 m (33 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 12.5 m (41 ft 0 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 4,370 kg (9,634 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Mitsubishi MK9A 18-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,600 kW (2,200 hp)
- Propellers: 4-bladed Constant-speed propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 685 km/h (426 mph, 370 kn)
- Service ceiling: 10,800 m (35,400 ft)
Armament
- Guns:
- 2× 13.2 mm (0.520 in) Type 3 aircraft machine guns
- 2× 30 mm (1.181 in) Type 5 cannon
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ J. Rickard (9 August 2010). "Kawanishi J3K1". historyofwar.org. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ^ M. Arda Mevlutoglu (15 January 2011). "Kawanishi J3K". HIKOTAI.net. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2012.