J6K1 - Revision history

U17577377 at 12:47, 3 July 2024

2024-07-03T12:47:15Z

U17577377 at 12:46, 3 July 2024

2024-07-03T12:46:31Z

U37747665: J3K1 did not receive a "name" designation because it was canceled before they were introduced. J6K1 is "Jinpū", not "Jinpū Kai". J6K1 did not progress to a prototype and remained a mockup.

2024-07-02T22:42:37Z

J3K1 did not receive a "name" designation because it was canceled before they were introduced. J6K1 is "Jinpū", not "Jinpū Kai". J6K1 did not progress to a prototype and remained a mockup.

U35208026: It has a 2-stage 3-speed supercharger

2023-10-09T21:09:33Z

It has a 2-stage 3-speed supercharger

U17577377: /* Description */

2023-10-06T09:31:15Z

‎Description

U17577377 at 09:29, 6 October 2023

2023-10-06T09:29:38Z

U17577377 at 09:28, 6 October 2023

2023-10-06T09:28:49Z

U48664895: Updated description to new format

2023-10-06T00:41:17Z

Updated description to new format

U44629479: Edits

2022-12-17T18:35:55Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Details */

2022-11-21T19:20:08Z

‎Details

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 The '''J6K1''', designated as '''Jinpū ({{Annotation|陣風|Squall}})''', was a land-based interceptor that evolved from the J3K, a cancelled fighter project that depended on the delayed Mitsubishi Ha-43 / MK9 engine. Kawanishi, the manufacturer of both models, switched to the Nakajima Ha-45 / NK9 ''Homare'' engine for the J6K1 as soon as it was available. The Imperial Japanese Navy inspected the first wooden mockup in 1944 and considered three possible armaments with different combinations of 13.2 mm machine guns, 20 mm cannons, and 30 mm cannons. However, the J6K1 was soon dropped in favour of the N1K2-J ''Shiden Kai''. The J6K might have been reconsidered as a heavier high-altitude interceptor in the final months of the war, but it was again rejected in favour of the proposed A7M3-J ''Reppū Kai''.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced during [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]] as the main air reward for the 2019 Winter event [[wt:en/news/6521-special-operation-f-r-o-s-t-en|Operation F.R.O.S.T]]. It is an extremely capable fighter thanks to its excellent handling at medium speeds and dangerous set of weaponry. The Jinpū Kai comes armed with six 20 mm cannons in the wings and two additional 13.2 mm machine guns near the nose. With the tracer belt (full HE composition), the 20 mm cannons can easily destroy enemy aircraft and bombers. If needed, players can also equip armoured target belts to attack ground targets along with the two different bomb loadouts. Furthermore, the 20 mm cannons have plenty of ammunition which means players can be generous with firing from strange angles or far distances. As for performance, the Jinpū Kai is a relatively big fighter but the manoeuvrability is still very competitive against other fighters. However, players should be careful with deploying the flaps as that’s one of the saving graces for the Jinpū Kai when it comes to dogfighting.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced during [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]] as the main air reward for the 2019 Winter event [[wt:en/news/6521-special-operation-f-r-o-s-t-en|Operation F.R.O.S.T]]. It is an extremely capable fighter thanks to its excellent handling at medium speeds and dangerous set of weaponry. The Jinpū comes armed with six 20 mm cannons in the wings and two additional 13.2 mm machine guns near the nose. With the tracer belt (full HE composition), the 20 mm cannons can easily destroy enemy aircraft and bombers. If needed, players can also equip armoured target belts to attack ground targets along with the two different bomb loadouts. Furthermore, the 20 mm cannons have plenty of ammunition which means players can be generous with firing from strange angles or far distances. As for performance, the Jinpū is a relatively big fighter but the manoeuvrability is still very competitive against other fighters. However, players should be careful with deploying the flaps as that’s one of the saving graces for the Jinpū when it comes to dogfighting.
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-* [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: 試製''陣風 (Prototype Jinpū, "Squall")''
+* [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: ''陣風 (Jinpū, "Squall")''
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''J6K1''', designated as '''Jinpū Kai ({{Annotation|陣風改|Squall, Improved}})''', was a land-based interceptor that evolved from the J3K ''Jinpū'', a cancelled fighter project that depended on the delayed Mitsubishi Ha-43 / MK9 engine. Kawanishi, the manufacturer of both models, switched to the Nakajima Ha-45 / NK9 ''Homare'' engine for the J6K1 as soon as it was available. The Imperial Japanese Navy inspected the first prototype in early 1944 and considered three possible armaments with different combinations of 13.2 mm machine guns, 20 mm cannons, and 30 mm cannons. However, the J6K1 was soon dropped in favour of the N1K-J ''Shiden Kai''. The J6K might have been reconsidered as a heavier high-altitude interceptor in the final months of the war, but it was again rejected in favour of the proposed A7M3-J ''Reppu Kai''.
+The '''J6K1''', designated as '''Jinpū ({{Annotation|陣風|Squall}})''', was a land-based interceptor that evolved from the J3K, a cancelled fighter project that depended on the delayed Mitsubishi Ha-43 / MK9 engine. Kawanishi, the manufacturer of both models, switched to the Nakajima Ha-45 / NK9 ''Homare'' engine for the J6K1 as soon as it was available. The Imperial Japanese Navy inspected the first wooden mockup in 1944 and considered three possible armaments with different combinations of 13.2 mm machine guns, 20 mm cannons, and 30 mm cannons. However, the J6K1 was soon dropped in favour of the N1K2-J ''Shiden Kai''. The J6K might have been reconsidered as a heavier high-altitude interceptor in the final months of the war, but it was again rejected in favour of the proposed A7M3-J ''Reppū Kai''.
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced during [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]] as the main air reward for the 2019 Winter event [[wt:en/news/6521-special-operation-f-r-o-s-t-en|Operation F.R.O.S.T]]. It is an extremely capable fighter thanks to its excellent handling at medium speeds and dangerous set of weaponry. The Jinpū Kai comes armed with six 20 mm cannons in the wings and two additional 13.2 mm machine guns near the nose. With the tracer belt (full HE composition), the 20 mm cannons can easily destroy enemy aircraft and bombers. If needed, players can also equip armoured target belts to attack ground targets along with the two different bomb loadouts. Furthermore, the 20 mm cannons have plenty of ammunition which means players can be generous with firing from strange angles or far distances. As for performance, the Jinpū Kai is a relatively big fighter but the manoeuvrability is still very competitive against other fighters. However, players should be careful with deploying the flaps as that’s one of the saving graces for the Jinpū Kai when it comes to dogfighting.
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-* [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: ''陣風改 (Jinpū Kai, "Squall, Improved")''
+* [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: 試製''陣風 (Prototype Jinpū, "Squall")''
 == General info ==

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 * [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: ''陣風改 (Jinpū Kai, "Squall, Improved")''
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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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-The J6K is a decent fighter. Designed to intercept and destroy B-29 formations (like most late war Japanese fighters), it has a 3 stage supercharger and heavy armament. The aircraft is somewhat heavy and while the manoeuvrability is still pretty good, the climb rate and speed are generally sub par to its counterparts (P-51H, Bearcats, F4U/F2G etc.). The J6K1's speed is pretty good for a Japanese aircraft, which are characteristically slower than most.
+The J6K is a decent fighter. Designed to intercept and destroy B-29 formations (like most late war Japanese fighters), it has a 2-stage 3-speed supercharger and heavy armament. The aircraft is somewhat heavy and while the manoeuvrability is still pretty good, the climb rate and speed are generally sub par to its counterparts (P-51H, Bearcats, F4U/F2G etc.). The J6K1's speed is pretty good for a Japanese aircraft, which are characteristically slower than most.
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 The '''J6K1''', designated as '''Jinpū Kai ({{Annotation|陣風改|Squall, Improved}})''', was a land-based interceptor that evolved from the J3K ''Jinpū'', a cancelled fighter project that depended on the delayed Mitsubishi Ha-43 / MK9 engine. Kawanishi, the manufacturer of both models, switched to the Nakajima Ha-45 / NK9 ''Homare'' engine for the J6K1 as soon as it was available. The Imperial Japanese Navy inspected the first prototype in early 1944 and considered three possible armaments with different combinations of 13.2 mm machine guns, 20 mm cannons, and 30 mm cannons. However, the J6K1 was soon dropped in favour of the N1K-J ''Shiden Kai''. The J6K might have been reconsidered as a heavier high-altitude interceptor in the final months of the war, but it was again rejected in favour of the proposed A7M3-J ''Reppu Kai''.
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced during [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]] as the main air reward for the 2019 Winter event [[wt:en/news/6521-special-operation-f-r-o-s-t-en|Operation F.R.O.S.T]]. It is an extremely capable fighter thanks to its excellent handling at medium speeds and dangerous set of weaponry. The Jinpū Kai comes armed with six 20 mm cannons in the wings and two additional 13.2 mm machine guns near the nose. With the tracer belt (full HE composition), the 20 mm cannons can easily destroy enemy aircraft and bombers. If needed, players can also equip armoured target belts to attack ground targets along with the two different bomb loadouts. Furthermore, the 20 mm cannons have plenty of ammunition which means players can be generous with firing from strange angles or far distances. As for performance, the Jinpū Kai is a relatively big fighter but the manoeuvrability is still very competitive against other fighters. However, players should be careful with deploying the flaps as that’s one of the saving graces for the Jinpū Kai when it comes to dogfighting.
 == General info ==

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 * 2 x 13.2 mm Type 3 machine guns, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
-The J6K1 ''Jinpu'' is an ostensibly well-armed aircraft, boasting the most cannons of any Japanese aircraft. Although the [[Type 99 Model 2 (20 mm)|Type 99 Model 2]]'s lack the stopping power of the [[Type 5 (30 mm)|Type 5]]/[[Ho-155 (30 mm)|Ho-155]] 30mm cannon which can be found on multiple Japanese aircraft of the ranks IV and V, they can do the job well when aimed accurately. The Type 3 HMGs are also reasonable spotting weapons that have similar muzzle velocity to the 20 mm and are quite accurate, allowing for easy follow-up shots. One should not rely on the HMGs as they deal negligible damage. Due to the considerable space between the cannons, it is recommended to set a convergence around 500 m, depending on how experienced you are with shooting these guns at higher ranges. Otherwise, you will only be hitting the target with your practically nonexistent 13 mm HMGs.
+The J6K1 ''Jinpu'' is an ostensibly well-armed aircraft, boasting the most cannons of any Japanese aircraft. Although the [[Type 99 Model 2 (20 mm)|Type 99 Model 2]]'s lack the stopping power of the 30 mm [[Type 5 (30 mm)|Type 5]]/[[Ho-155 (30 mm)|Ho-155]] cannon which can be found on multiple Japanese aircraft of the ranks IV and V, they can do the job well when aimed accurately. The Type 3 HMGs are also reasonable spotting weapons that have similar muzzle velocity to the 20 mm and are quite accurate, allowing for easy follow-up shots. One should not rely on the HMGs as they deal negligible damage. Due to the considerable space between the cannons, it is recommended to set a convergence around 500 m, depending on how experienced you are with shooting these guns at higher ranges. Otherwise, you will only be hitting the target with your practically nonexistent 13 mm HMGs.
 Your belt setup should be either stealth or universal for all guns. However, universal for the cannons and stealth for the HMGs allow you to focus on tracking with the cannons, which helps with players who either are learning to or have trouble with aiming them.
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 However, it holds specific advantages over all of these aircraft, which changes depending on which one it's engaging. Versus Merlin Spitfires it out-speeds them and destroys them at high altitude, versus Griffon Spitfires it can outmanoeuvre them and it's considerably faster than the Re.2005 and can deal quite a bit of damage with its large armament setup. The only exception to these are the Bf 109s, as your approach style will have to change depending on the variant of the Messerschmitt in question and if they are mounting gunpods or not. You can outmanoeuvre them when they mount the gunpods but you can't outspeed them. Ideally, you should Boom-&-Zoom 109s if you have an altitude advantage or try to head-on them but the latter poses a significant risk due to the lack of bulletproof glass on the J6K.
-Speed and altitude are your best friends when piloting the ''Jinpu''. The Nakajima Homare 42 engine that powers the aircraft is tuned for high altitude combat, and is quite poor at altitudes below 2,000m, so altitudes around or above 4,000 m are your ideal combat areas. Once you reach that altitude, start hunting for bombers and high flying attackers, then tear them to shreds with your impressive armament layout. If there are no bombers or they have all been destroyed, you are free to fly a more reserved high altitude energy fighter role versus other fighters. Be aware of the low absolute rip speed of 780 km/h (484 mph) while diving on enemies!
+Speed and altitude are your best friends when piloting the ''Jinpu''. The Nakajima Homare 42 engine that powers the aircraft is tuned for high altitude combat, and is quite poor at altitudes below 2,000 m, so altitudes around or above 4,000 m are your ideal combat areas. Once you reach that altitude, start hunting for bombers and high flying attackers, then tear them to shreds with your impressive armament layout. If there are no bombers or they have all been destroyed, you are free to fly a more reserved high altitude energy fighter role versus other fighters. Be aware of the low absolute rip speed of 780 km/h (484 mph) while diving on enemies!
 ==== Specific enemies worth noting: ====
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 * Fragile, only a small armour plate behind the pilots body
-* Very bad climbrate, you cannot outclimb basically any of your opponents
+* Very bad climb rate, you cannot outclimb basically any of your opponents
 * Bad acceleration
-* Low speed, especially since it usually faces high performance or even superprops (P-51H, Griffon Spitfires, Yak-3U, A2D, F8F...) and jets
+* Low speed, especially since it usually faces high performance or even superprops (P-51H, Griffon Spitfires, Yak-3U, A2D, F8F) and jets
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=japan&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=fighter&vehicle=j6k1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=j6k1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Images
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 File:J6K1 Standard Green.png|Standard camouflage
-File:J6K1 Experimental Camo.png|Experimental orange camouflage earned by getting 11x pilot stars in 2019 "Operation F.R.O.S.T."
+File:J6K1 Experimental Camo.png|Experimental orange camouflage earned in 2019 "Operation F.R.O.S.T."
 </gallery>

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 460 || 382 || 280 || ~12 || ~9
+| 780 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 460 || 382 || 280 || ~12 || ~9
 |-
 |}