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 [[File:CockpitImage_J2M3.jpg|thumbnail|right|Engine information on the left. Orientation in the centre. Flight info on the right. Easy!<br />The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
-The '''J2M3 Model 21''', designated as '''Raiden Mod.21 ({{Annotation|雷電二一型|Lightning Bolt, Model 21}})''', was an uparmed variant of the previous [[J2M2]] by improving the armament by replacing the nose-mounted machine guns with two Type 99 Model 1 20 mm cannons in the wings. It also used belt feeds instead of drum magazines for both Model 1 and Model 2 cannons resulting for more ammunition. The J2M3 was the most widely produced variant of the Raiden series.
+The '''J2M3 Model 21''', designated as '''Raiden Mod.21 ({{Annotation|雷電二一型|Lightning Bolt, Model 21}})''', was an uparmed variant of the previous [[J2M2]] by replacing the nose-mounted machine guns with two Type 99 Model 1 20 mm cannons in the wings. It also used belt feeds instead of drum magazines for both Model 1 and Model 2 cannons resulting in greater ammunition capacity. The J2M3 was the most widely produced variant of the Raiden series.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. Unlike its previous model, this Raiden wields four 20 mm's, specifically two Model 1s and two Model 2s with more ammo which means an even more deadly strafe that reduces the need to make a second pass. While maintaining the same engine, it results in the same great climber, at a higher battle rating facing potentially more dangerous targets which may be able to keep up with the Raiden.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. Unlike its previous model, this Raiden wields four 20 mm cannons, specifically two Model 1s and two Model 2s with more ammo, which means an even more deadly strafe that reduces the need to make a second pass. While maintaining the same engine, it results in the same great climber, but at a higher battle rating facing potentially more dangerous targets which may be able to keep up with the Raiden.
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 [[File:CockpitImage_J2M3.jpg|thumbnail|right|Engine information on the left. Orientation in the centre. Flight info on the right. Easy!<br />The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
-The '''J2M3 Model 21''', designated as '''Raiden Mod.21 ({{Annotation|雷電二一型|Lightning Bolt, Mod 21}})''', was an uparmed variant of the previous [[J2M2]] by improving the armament by replacing the nose-mounted machine guns with two Type 99 Model 1 20 mm cannons in the wings. It also used belt feeds instead of drum magazines for both Model 1 and Model 2 cannons resulting for more ammunition. The J2M3 was the most widely produced variant of the Raiden series.
+The '''J2M3 Model 21''', designated as '''Raiden Mod.21 ({{Annotation|雷電二一型|Lightning Bolt, Model 21}})''', was an uparmed variant of the previous [[J2M2]] by improving the armament by replacing the nose-mounted machine guns with two Type 99 Model 1 20 mm cannons in the wings. It also used belt feeds instead of drum magazines for both Model 1 and Model 2 cannons resulting for more ammunition. The J2M3 was the most widely produced variant of the Raiden series.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. Unlike its previous model, this Raiden wields four 20 mm's, specifically two Model 1s and two Model 2s with more ammo which means an even more deadly strafe that reduces the need to make a second pass. While maintaining the same engine, it results in the same great climber, at a higher battle rating facing potentially more dangerous targets which may be able to keep up with the Raiden.

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 [[File:CockpitImage_J2M3.jpg|thumbnail|right|Engine information on the left. Orientation in the centre. Flight info on the right. Easy!<br />The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
-The '''J2M3 Model 21''', designated as '''Raiden Mod.21 ({{Annotation|雷電|Lightning Bolt}})''', was an uparmed variant of the previous [[J2M2]] by improving the armament by replacing the nose-mounted machine guns with two Type 99 Model 1 20 mm cannons in the wings. It also used belt feeds instead of drum magazines for both Model 1 and Model 2 cannons resulting for more ammunition. The J2M3 was the most widely produced variant of the Raiden series.
+The '''J2M3 Model 21''', designated as '''Raiden Mod.21 ({{Annotation|雷電二一型|Lightning Bolt, Mod 21}})''', was an uparmed variant of the previous [[J2M2]] by improving the armament by replacing the nose-mounted machine guns with two Type 99 Model 1 20 mm cannons in the wings. It also used belt feeds instead of drum magazines for both Model 1 and Model 2 cannons resulting for more ammunition. The J2M3 was the most widely produced variant of the Raiden series.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. Unlike its previous model, this Raiden wields four 20 mm's, specifically two Model 1s and two Model 2s with more ammo which means an even more deadly strafe that reduces the need to make a second pass. While maintaining the same engine, it results in the same great climber, at a higher battle rating facing potentially more dangerous targets which may be able to keep up with the Raiden.

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 == Description ==
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 [[File:CockpitImage_J2M3.jpg|thumbnail|right|Engine information on the left. Orientation in the centre. Flight info on the right. Easy!<br />The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
-Although a stubby and small aircraft, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden can be considered one of the best Japanese fighters. Wielding four 20 mm cannons, this aircraft can spell death for any enemy it encounters. However, the main advantage the Raiden has over its Allied counterparts is its climb rate. In realistic battles, the J2M3 can climb to altitude very fast, especially when given an air start. Once at a high altitude, the Raiden pilot can pick and choose targets, dictating where and when they want to fight. The J2M3's 20 mm cannons may seem lacklustre at first, but they have a knack for snapshots or quick bursts of fire that result in a kill when manoeuvring. Generally, the J2M3 performs similarly to the early Fw 190 A variants, having a deadly armament, good roll rate, low top speed, but higher climb rate. Use what the Raiden does best to achieve success - energy fighting. This aircraft is not built for turn-fighting and when does, will lose all built up energy or speed in turns. Attack enemies from a higher altitude and then regain that altitude once the attack has been delivered. The J2M3 excels at Boom & Zoom attacks due to its high rate of climb and deadly armament.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]]. Unlike its previous model, this Raiden wields four 20 mm's, specifically two Model 1s and two Model 2s with more ammo which means an even more deadly strafe that reduces the need to make a second pass. While maintaining the same engine, it results in the same great climber, at a higher battle rating facing potentially more dangerous targets which may be able to keep up with the Raiden.
-The Raiden aircraft's main downside is its lack of manoeuvrability at higher speeds. Similar to its German counterpart, the Fw 190 A-8, the Raiden struggles to beat enemies in turn fights, especially Spitfires although one shouldn't turn with a Spitfire in general. If caught in a sticky situation, the Raiden pilot may choose to dive away or seek help from teammates. Trying to fight an enemy Spitfire in a turn battle with the J2M is a terrible idea unless the enemy aircraft is damaged or many teammates are nearby. Moreover, the J2M's high-speed manoeuvrability is poor, making the entire aircraft lock up. It can be very difficult to pull out of a dive, roll, or turn when at high speeds with the J2M. The Raiden's manoeuvrability is more or less on par with its enemies in simulator battles, for the most part.
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 == General info ==

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 [[File:CockpitImage_J2M3.jpg|thumbnail|right|Engine information on the left. Orientation in the centre. Flight info on the right. Easy!<br />The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
-Unlike its other Naval brethren in the Japanese tech tree, the Raiden possesses a top speed rivalling that of the [[P-51D-5|P-51 D-5 Mustang]]. Although a stubby and small aircraft, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden can be considered one of the best Japanese fighters in War Thunder. Wielding four 20 mm cannons, this aircraft can spell death for any enemy it encounters. However, the main advantage the Raiden has over its Allied counterparts is its climb rate. In realistic battles, the J2M3 can climb to altitude very fast, especially when given an air start. Once at a high altitude, the Raiden pilot can pick and choose targets, dictating where and when they want to fight. The J2M3's 20 mm cannons may seem lacklustre at first, but they have a knack for snapshots or quick bursts of fire that result in a kill when manoeuvring. Generally, the J2M3 performs similarly to the early Fw 190 A variants, having a deadly armament, good roll rate, low top speed, but higher climb rate. Use what the Raiden does best to achieve success - energy fighting. This aircraft is not built for turn-fighting and when does, will lose all built up energy or speed in turns. Attack enemies from a higher altitude and then regain that altitude once the attack has been delivered. The J2M3 excels at Boom & Zoom attacks due to its high rate of climb and deadly armament.
+Although a stubby and small aircraft, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden can be considered one of the best Japanese fighters. Wielding four 20 mm cannons, this aircraft can spell death for any enemy it encounters. However, the main advantage the Raiden has over its Allied counterparts is its climb rate. In realistic battles, the J2M3 can climb to altitude very fast, especially when given an air start. Once at a high altitude, the Raiden pilot can pick and choose targets, dictating where and when they want to fight. The J2M3's 20 mm cannons may seem lacklustre at first, but they have a knack for snapshots or quick bursts of fire that result in a kill when manoeuvring. Generally, the J2M3 performs similarly to the early Fw 190 A variants, having a deadly armament, good roll rate, low top speed, but higher climb rate. Use what the Raiden does best to achieve success - energy fighting. This aircraft is not built for turn-fighting and when does, will lose all built up energy or speed in turns. Attack enemies from a higher altitude and then regain that altitude once the attack has been delivered. The J2M3 excels at Boom & Zoom attacks due to its high rate of climb and deadly armament.
 The Raiden aircraft's main downside is its lack of manoeuvrability at higher speeds. Similar to its German counterpart, the Fw 190 A-8, the Raiden struggles to beat enemies in turn fights, especially Spitfires although one shouldn't turn with a Spitfire in general. If caught in a sticky situation, the Raiden pilot may choose to dive away or seek help from teammates. Trying to fight an enemy Spitfire in a turn battle with the J2M is a terrible idea unless the enemy aircraft is damaged or many teammates are nearby. Moreover, the J2M's high-speed manoeuvrability is poor, making the entire aircraft lock up. It can be very difficult to pull out of a dive, roll, or turn when at high speeds with the J2M. The Raiden's manoeuvrability is more or less on par with its enemies in simulator battles, for the most part.
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Featuring two 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons and two 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons with plenty of ammunition, the J2M3 is capable of destroying all kinds of aircraft. Although destroying heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress takes a lot of ammunition, the J2M3 can afford to lose some. The "Stealth" belt has the best combination of AP/API and HEF to shred enemy aircraft and are recommended for those who do not need a tracer shell to aim. Alternatively, for those not used to IJN 20 mms, the "Universal" belt is your best bet. The "Tracer" belt is filled with HEF-T shells, but they only contain half of the power of a standard HEF, and can give away your position.
+Featuring two 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons and two 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons with plenty of ammunition, the J2M3 is capable of destroying all kinds of aircraft. Although destroying heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress takes a lot of ammunition, the J2M3 can afford to lose some. The "Stealth" belt has the best combination of AP/API and HEF to shred enemy aircraft and are recommended for those who do not need a tracer shell to aim. Alternatively, for those not used to IJN 20 mm cannons, the "Universal" belt is your best bet. The "Tracers" belt is filled with HEF-T shells, but they only contain half of the power of a standard HEF, and can give away your position.
 For ground attack, the J2M3 can equip two 60 kg bombs under the wings. While not the biggest, these bombs can help a team win a match, especially in arcade battles. The J2M3 can also wield armour piercing ground targets ammunition for its 20 mm cannons, although 21 mm of penetration is nothing to boast about and should be ignored unless targeting armoured personnel carriers (APC) or similar armoured cars.
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 * Quite excellent energy retention
 * Great medium-speed manoeuvrability
 * Reasonable roll rate at lower speeds
 * Solid armament layout
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 {{main|J2M (Family)|l1=History of the J2M}}
 ===Development===
-During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy had sustained some damage from Chinese bomber groups as they didn't have any dedicated interceptors at the time, for this reason the Navy put out multiple specifications for planes to deal with threats which the Chinese made clear to the Navy. For bombers specifically they specified for a strictly local-defense interceptor known as the ''{{Annotation|14-Shi|14th year of the Showa reign, 1939}} Interceptor''.
+During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy had sustained some damage from Chinese bomber groups as they didn't have any dedicated interceptors at the time, for this reason the Navy put out multiple specifications for planes to deal with threats which the Chinese made clear to the Navy. For bombers specifically they specified for a strictly local-defense interceptor known as the {{Annotation|14-Shi|14th year of the Showa reign, 1939}} Interceptor.
 The designer behind the [[A6M (Family)|A6M]], Jiro Horikoshi and his team started development on this specification. But due the harsh unrealistic specifications for mainly engine output required for the team to use a strong engine which wasn't available yet and with the oversized engine required for the task resulted in a sleek but stubby plane.
-After the initial J2M1 prototypes outfitted with the {{Annotation|1,044 kW|1,400 hp}} Mitsubishi MK4C ''Kasei 13'' 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engine and didn't come near the specification requirements, engine vibrations coming from the cooling system and a troublesome undercarriage design held it back from being used as a production model.
+After the initial J2M1 prototypes outfitted with the {{Annotation|1,044 kW|1,400 hp}} Mitsubishi MK4C Kasei 13 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engine and didn't come near the specification requirements, engine vibrations coming from the cooling system and a troublesome undercarriage design held it back from being used as a production model.
-The [[J2M2|J2M2 Model 11]] was outfitted with {{Annotation|1,379 kW|1,850 hp}} Mitsubishi MK4R-A ''Kasei 23a'' 14-cylinder radial engine which somewhat overcame the teething problems but still didn't reach the requirements, overburdened with engine problems and electrical malfunctions in the landing gear remained.
+The [[J2M2|J2M2 Model 11]] was outfitted with {{Annotation|1,379 kW|1,850 hp}} Mitsubishi MK4R-A Kasei 23a 14-cylinder radial engine which somewhat overcame the teething problems but still didn't reach the requirements, overburdened with engine problems and electrical malfunctions in the landing gear remained.
 Mitsubishi wanted to make the best of it and get out the J2Ms into combat service before it was officially adopted in the Navy. Engine problems and performance were only further resolved in further modifications.
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 == See also ==
-<!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
+* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 [[File:CockpitImage_J2M3.jpg|thumbnail|right|Engine information on the left. Orientation in the centre. Flight info on the right. Easy!<br />The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
-Unlike its other Naval brethren in the Japanese tech tree, the Raiden possesses a top speed rivalling that of the [[P-51D-5|P-51 D-5 Mustang]]. Although a stubby and small aircraft, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden can be considered one of the best Japanese fighters in War Thunder. The main advantage the Raiden has over some of its Allied counterparts is its climb rate. In realistic battles, the J2M3 can climb to altitude very fast, especially when given an air start. Once at a high altitude, the Raiden pilot can pick and choose targets, dictating where and when they want to fight. Problem is, the guns, while ''appearing'' good on paper with ~17g TNT equivalent (TNTe) per bullet, ''their rate of fire is atrocious compared to other nations' 20mm cannons, while their muzzle velocity is also subpar compared with those of most other nations.'' This renders the plane ''extremely'' frustrating to use when taking into account the fact that it has ''extreme'' control stiffening above 550kph IAS. Recommended belt is Stealth, because it has only the HEF rounds with that high TNTe and none of the HEF-I or HEF-T rounds with ''half'' that yield or less. But even that will be subpar, because the plane has two different models of Type 99 cannons with vastly different muzzle velocities (588m/s on the outer pair and 750m/s on the inner one), rendering your guns a very unfocused ''mess'' to aim.
+Unlike its other Naval brethren in the Japanese tech tree, the Raiden possesses a top speed rivalling that of the [[P-51D-5|P-51 D-5 Mustang]]. Although a stubby and small aircraft, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden can be considered one of the best Japanese fighters in War Thunder. Wielding four 20 mm cannons, this aircraft can spell death for any enemy it encounters. However, the main advantage the Raiden has over its Allied counterparts is its climb rate. In realistic battles, the J2M3 can climb to altitude very fast, especially when given an air start. Once at a high altitude, the Raiden pilot can pick and choose targets, dictating where and when they want to fight. The J2M3's 20 mm cannons may seem lacklustre at first, but they have a knack for snapshots or quick bursts of fire that result in a kill when manoeuvring. Generally, the J2M3 performs similarly to the early Fw 190 A variants, having a deadly armament, good roll rate, low top speed, but higher climb rate. Use what the Raiden does best to achieve success - energy fighting. This aircraft is not built for turn-fighting and when does, will lose all built up energy or speed in turns. Attack enemies from a higher altitude and then regain that altitude once the attack has been delivered. The J2M3 excels at Boom & Zoom attacks due to its high rate of climb and deadly armament.
 The Raiden aircraft's main downside is its lack of manoeuvrability at higher speeds. Similar to its German counterpart, the Fw 190 A-8, the Raiden struggles to beat enemies in turn fights, especially Spitfires although one shouldn't turn with a Spitfire in general. If caught in a sticky situation, the Raiden pilot may choose to dive away or seek help from teammates. Trying to fight an enemy Spitfire in a turn battle with the J2M is a terrible idea unless the enemy aircraft is damaged or many teammates are nearby. Moreover, the J2M's high-speed manoeuvrability is poor, making the entire aircraft lock up. It can be very difficult to pull out of a dive, roll, or turn when at high speeds with the J2M. The Raiden's manoeuvrability is more or less on par with its enemies in simulator battles, for the most part.
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-Unlocking the Radiator should be the first concern, as the plane has an annoying overheating problem, where much like the [[F8F-1B]] or [[Ki-83]], the engine will gradually overheat and destroy itself even at 100% throttle, though not quite as quickly as those two, on Automatic Engine Controls. Of next priority are the guns, because they're such a mess that you need the element of surprise that the lack of tracers from Stealth belts gives you in order to secure kills. Get every performance module on the way down as you unlock the gun upgrades. Ordinance, while handy in Combined Ground, is of least concern due to the plane's not-so-nice high speed diving characteristics making aiming the Type 5 No.6 Mod.9 useful rockets at player tanks difficult at best.
+Unlocking all performance modules should be a Raiden pilot's first concern, as the default belts for all weapons are workable. After that, go for the weapon belts, as these make more targets possible (ground units).
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Featuring two 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons and two 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons with plenty of ammunition, the J2M3 is rather annoying to work with. The two gun pairs have wildly different muzzle velocities, and as a result are quite unfocused in their fire. The individual bullets are fairly strong, with nearly 17g TNT equivalent, but suffer ''horrifically low rate of fire'' (510 rounds per minute [rpm] on Model 1 and 490 rpm on Model 2) compared with the 600-800 rpm of most of its opponents.
+Featuring two 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons and two 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons with plenty of ammunition, the J2M3 is capable of destroying all kinds of aircraft. Although destroying heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress takes a lot of ammunition, the J2M3 can afford to lose some. The "Stealth" belt has the best combination of AP/API and HEF to shred enemy aircraft and are recommended for those who do not need a tracer shell to aim. Alternatively, for those not used to IJN 20 mms, the "Universal" belt is your best bet. The "Tracer" belt is filled with HEF-T shells, but they only contain half of the power of a standard HEF, and can give away your position.
-For ground attack, the J2M3 has frankly awful ordinance. 60kg bombs are near-worthless, requiring pinpoint aim to take out even Air AI Artillery. The only relevant ordinance type for Combined Ground Battles are the Type 5 No.6 Mod.9 rockets (a Tier IV module unlock), which with 10kg explosive mass, will take out any player-controlled tank they directly hit thanks to overpressure. But the plane's diving characteristics are not the best, so it will be hard to aim those.
+For ground attack, the J2M3 can equip two 60 kg bombs under the wings. While not the biggest, these bombs can help a team win a match, especially in arcade battles. The J2M3 can also wield armour piercing ground targets ammunition for its 20 mm cannons, although 21 mm of penetration is nothing to boast about and should be ignored unless targeting armoured personnel carriers (APC) or similar armoured cars.
-Overall, the Raiden is best used as a surprise attack, high altitude fighter with an emphasis on vertically looping opponents to death, similar to the Bf-109 family. The guns aren't great, but with Stealth you can "walk" your fire onto your target and make them work decently enough.
+Overall, the Raiden is best used as a surprise attack, high altitude, high damage output fighter. While it does not excel in the speed or manoeuvrability categories, it makes up for that in armament and rate of climb.
-The Raiden pilot will find him/herself frequently outclassed in speed by many opponents, but most of your opponents will be careless enough to try maneuvering with you, allowing you to catch them. The Raiden's BR is frankly at a legacy state from a different time in the game's history, and simply has not been played enough in recent years by enough of the game population to adjust its statistics and thus BR down to a reasonable level.
+The Raiden pilot may also find themselves outclassed by high altitude aircraft such as the [[P-51D-5|P-51D-5 Mustang]]. All these aircraft have to do to avoid the J2M is dive away and build up speed, but the J2M3 can generally outturn them with effective use of combat flaps and rudder. Fortunately, the J2M3 has a surprise - a massive ammunition pool totalling 800 rounds. That's 800 rounds of high explosive cannon ammunition that can be dispensed at will towards fleeing enemies. With good aim and practice, it is possible to "snipe" enemies from a kilometre away.
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 * 12 mm armour plate behind the windscreen
 * Reasonable roll rate at lower speeds
 * Excellent performance at high altitudes
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 * Lack of armour around fuel tanks or engine
 * Differing muzzle velocities between the two models of the Type 99 cannon on the J2M3 will require you to lead much further than normal as an order to utilize the full effectiveness of the J2M3's firepower
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