N1K1-Ja - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as '''Shiden ({{Annotation|紫電|Violet Lightning}})''', was the result of Kawanishi's adaptation of the canceled [[N1K1]] floatplane project into a land-based fighter by replacing the floats with conventional landing gear. To improve the performance of the Shiden, Kawanishi swapped the original Mitsubishi Kasei 13 engine with the more powerful Nakajima Homare series, initially using the Homare 11 and later choosing the Homare 21 for mass production. The Shiden was a formidable opponent for Allied fighters over the Pacific and was the first land-based fighter designed by Kawanishi, a company specializing in floatplanes. The Shiden was quickly deployed and became the most feared Japanese fighter of the war.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as '''Shiden Mod.11 Ko ({{Annotation|紫電一一型甲|Violet Lightning, Model 11A}})''', was the result of Kawanishi's adaptation of the canceled [[N1K1]] floatplane project into a land-based fighter by replacing the floats with conventional landing gear. To improve the performance of the Shiden, Kawanishi swapped the original Mitsubishi Kasei 13 engine with the more powerful Nakajima Homare series, initially using the Homare 11 and later choosing the Homare 21 for mass production. The Shiden was a formidable opponent for Allied fighters over the Pacific and was the first land-based fighter designed by Kawanishi, a company specializing in floatplanes. The Shiden was quickly deployed and became the most feared Japanese fighter of the war.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]]. The [[N1K (Family)|N1K fighter series]] are famed and feared land-based fighters, and this is the first one in the line. It has great manoeuvrability at medium speeds and powerful weapons. It can out-turn most foes except some Japanese and British planes, but it lacks speed and climb performance. It is not good for diving and zooming attacks. It can fight well at 350-450 km/h and take down bombers with its powerful armament. It should steer clear of faster and more nimble enemies, or make them turn fight at higher speeds.

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as '''Shiden ({{Annotation|紫電|Violet Lightning}})''', was the result of Kawanishi's adaptation of the canceled [[N1K1]] floatplane project into a land-based fighter by replacing the floats with conventional landing gear. To improve the performance of the Shiden, Kawanishi swapped the original Mitsubishi Kasei 13 engine with the more powerful Nakajima Homare series, initially using the Homare 11 and later choosing the Homare 21 for mass production. The Shiden was a formidable opponent for Allied fighters over the Pacific and was the first land-based fighter designed by Kawanishi, a company specializing in floatplanes. The Shiden was quickly deployed and became the most feared Japanese fighter of the war.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]]. The [[N1K (Family)|N1K fighter series]] are famed and feared land-based fighters, and this is the first one in the line. It has great manoeuvrability at medium speeds and powerful weapons. It can out-turn most foes except some Japanese and British planes, but it lacks speed and climb performance. It is not good for diving and zooming attacks. It can fight well at 350-450 km/h and take down bombers with its big guns. It should steer clear of faster and more nimble enemies, or make them turn fight at higher speeds.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]]. The [[N1K (Family)|N1K fighter series]] are famed and feared land-based fighters, and this is the first one in the line. It has great manoeuvrability at medium speeds and powerful weapons. It can out-turn most foes except some Japanese and British planes, but it lacks speed and climb performance. It is not good for diving and zooming attacks. It can fight well at 350-450 km/h and take down bombers with its powerful armament. It should steer clear of faster and more nimble enemies, or make them turn fight at higher speeds.
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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as '''Shiden ({{Annotation|紫電|Violet Lightning}})''', was the result of Kawanishi's adaptation of the canceled [[N1K1]] floatplane project into a land-based fighter by replacing the floats with conventional landing gear. To improve the performance of the Shiden, Kawanishi swapped the original Mitsubishi Kasei 13 engine with the more powerful Nakajima Homare series, initially using the Homare 11 and later choosing the Homare 21 for mass production. The Shiden was a formidable opponent for Allied fighters over the Pacific and was the first land-based fighter designed by Kawanishi, a company specializing in floatplanes. The Shiden was quickly deployed and became the most feared Japanese fighter of the war.
 == General info ==

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-| usage = other uses
+| usage = other versions
 | link = N1K (Family)
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 == Media ==
-<!--Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.-->
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 {{Youtube-gallery|v8iCEAEtszE|'''The Shooting Range #39''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 00:24 discusses the N1K1-Ja.}}
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
-;;Related Development
+;[[N1K (Family)|Related Development]]
 * [[N1K1]] - (Kyofu Model 11; Base hydroplane model)
 * [[N1K2-J]] - (Shiden Kai Model 21; Redesigned wings and fuselage)
 * [[N1K2-Ja]] - (Shiden Kai Model 21A; More powerful engine, larger prop)
 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 * Weak stock belts, which can only be unlocked at tier III
 * Can catch on fire easily, and often gets destroyed in the process
 == History ==

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 520 || 390 || 390 || ~13 || ~6
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 487 || 445 || 390 || ~14 || ~7
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 * [[wt:en/news/3753-development-n1k1-ja-violet-lightning-en|[Devblog] N1K1-Ja : Violet Lightning]]
 {{AirManufacturer Kawanishi}}
 {{Japan fighters}}

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 == Usage in battles ==
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+<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-As the first aircraft in the famed land-based N1K fighter series, the N1K1-Ja is a very interesting aircraft to fly. It will struggle to out-run or out-climb most fighters at it's BR, but can make use of some nice features such as it's extremely good medium-speed maneuverability and strong armament.
+As the first aircraft in the famed land-based N1K fighter series, the N1K1-Ja is a very interesting aircraft to fly. It will struggle to out-run or out-climb most fighters at its BR, but can make use of some nice features such as its extremely good medium-speed manoeuvrability and strong armament.
-Firstly, the N1K1-Ja is slow. It's top speed is barely 600 km/h in a straight line when spaded, meaning that it will be outrun by almost every fighter at it's BR, and even by some bombers too. Thus, boom & zoom will not work with this plane due to it's low speed. However, the N1K1 does have a key advantage, being it's great mid-speed maneuverability. Though it isn't as maneuverable as the famed A6M 'Zero', it can easily out-turn most enemies it commonly faces, save for aircraft from it's own country and a few Spitfires. When in battle, utilize the N1K1-Ja's good mid-speed (350-450 km/h) maneuverability to win dogfights with enemies it commonly faces.
+Firstly, the N1K1-Ja is slow. It's top speed is barely 600 km/h in a straight line when spaded, meaning that it will be outrun by almost every fighter at its BR, and even by some bombers too. Thus, boom & zoom will not work with this plane due to its low speed. However, the N1K1 does have a key advantage, being its great mid-speed manoeuvrability. Though it isn't as manoeuvrable as the famed A6M 'Zero', it can easily out-turn most enemies it commonly faces, save for aircraft from its own country and a few Spitfires. When in battle, utilize the N1K1-Ja's good mid-speed (350-450 km/h) manoeuvrability to win dogfights with enemies it commonly faces.
-====== Tactics: ======
+==== Tactics ====
 At the start of the battle, climb up a decently achievable altitude of 3000-4000 metres. Of course, be aware that many enemies (such as the [[Spitfire F Mk IXc|Spitfire]], [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf-109]] and [[I-225]]) will be able to climb faster than you. Once at altitude, look for targets to engage. Bombers are great targets as they will be shredded by the N1K1-Ja's large main armament; however, beware of their defensive guns, as the N1K1 doesn't have great armour protection and will easily be pilot-sniped or set on fire. Against other fighters, utilize your turn rate to your advantage, as the N1K1 is rather disadvantaged in most other regards. Force enemies to turn fight at slightly higher speeds, where their turn rate will be impeded.
-When being pursued by other aircraft, there are several strategies to use. Firstly, against faster aircraft such as the [[P-47D-25|P-47]], [[P-51D-30|P-51]] or [[Fw 190 A-5/U2|Fw 190]], allow them to dive on you and then turn out and force them to enter a turning engagement with you. If the pilot decides to climb and disengage, there isn't much you can do as they have (typically) better climb rate and energy retention. Do not follow them up the climb, it is a death trap. Instead, disengage and fly away to engage someone else. Against more maneuverable targets such as the Spitfire, a variety of tactics must be used as the Spitfire can out-turn the N1K1 at lower speeds.
+When being pursued by other aircraft, there are several strategies to use. Firstly, against faster aircraft such as the [[P-47D-25|P-47]], [[P-51D-30|P-51]] or [[Fw 190 A-5/U2|Fw 190]], allow them to dive on you and then turn out and force them to enter a turning engagement with you. If the pilot decides to climb and disengage, there isn't much you can do as they have (typically) better climb rate and energy retention. Do not follow them up the climb, it is a death trap. Instead, disengage and fly away to engage someone else. Against more manoeuvrable targets such as the Spitfire, a variety of tactics must be used as the Spitfire can out-turn the N1K1 at lower speeds.
-====== Specific enemies to take note of: ======
+==== Specific enemies to take note of ====
-* [[P-47 (Family)|P-47]] / [[P-51 (Family)|P-51]]: This duo of American fighters, though not entirely similar, can be countered with a similar playstyle - just try to force them to turn, especially at lower speeds. The P-47 is simply horrible at turning, while the P-51 is designed for higher speeds and thus lacks low-speed maneuverability. Don't bother trying to follow them, especially if one has made a B & Z attempt on you and is running away - your top speed is a solid 100 km/h slower than theirs.
+* [[P-47 (Family)|P-47]] / [[P-51 (Family)|P-51]]: This duo of American fighters, though not entirely similar, can be countered with a similar playstyle - just try to force them to turn, especially at lower speeds. The P-47 is simply horrible at turning, while the P-51 is designed for higher speeds and thus lacks low-speed manoeuvrability. Don't bother trying to follow them, especially if one has made a B & Z attempt on you and is running away - your top speed is a solid 100 km/h slower than theirs.
-* [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]: The Fw 190s are also extremely dangerous opponents, having an excellent roll rate and great diving capabilities. Again, try to force a turnfight, as the Fw 190's turn rate is even worse than the P-47's. If they try to disengage by pulling roll-heavy maneuvers like the scissors, do not follow them. They can out-roll you by a significant margin.
+* [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]: The Fw 190s are also extremely dangerous opponents, having an excellent roll rate and great diving capabilities. Again, try to force a turnfight, as the Fw 190's turn rate is even worse than the P-47's. If they try to disengage by pulling roll-heavy manoeuvres like the scissors, do not follow them. They can out-roll you by a significant margin.
 * [[Spitfire LF Mk IX|Spitfire]]: The famed Spitfires are extremely hard to deal with, as the Merlin-powered ones can out-turn you while the Griffon-powered ones can out-run and out-climb you significantly. Against these aircraft, the best option is to simply seek the help of teammates, as the N1K1-Ja will likely lose against a Spitfire in a dogfight.