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the N1k1-J FIGHTER, which had an in-house index "experimental land fighter model X-1", was originally equipped with an 18-cylinder star-shaped engine "Nakajima" "Homare" 11 with a capacity of 1820 HP, two 20-mm guns "type 99 model 2" on the wing and two fuselage machine guns "type 97" caliber 7.7-mm. the New machine, which received a mid-wing, had to be equipped with complex mechanization of cleaning high landing gear. In addition, the developers experienced problems with the engine, which did not give the declared power. However, even with the shortcomings of the machine had good prospects: the control of the fighter was responsive, maneuverability – at the level of "Mitsubishi" A6M2 "Reisen".
the Designers of "Kawanishi" came to the conclusion that the existing problems can be eliminated. In 1943 began the development of the modification N1К2-J, which in the future is expected to make the main. This fighter was equipped with a low wing with shortened landing gear. It was processed and tail. The new machine was installed engine "Nakajima" NK9K "Homare" 21 power 1990 HP It was subsequently brought to 2050 HP
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