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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 '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai Mod.21 ({{Annotation|紫電改二一型|Violet Lightning, Improved, Model 21}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
+The '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden Kai Mod. 21 ({{Annotation|紫電改二一型|Violet Lightning, Improved, Model 21}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
 It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Shiden-Kai is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior manoeuvrability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
 ;Nicknames:
-* [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: ''紫電改 (Shiden-Kai, "Violet Lightning, Improved")''
+* [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Official Designation]]: ''紫電改 (Shiden Kai, "Violet Lightning, Improved")''
 * Allied reporting name: George

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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 '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai ({{Annotation|紫電改二一型|Violet Lightning, Improved, Model 21}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
+The '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai Mod.21 ({{Annotation|紫電改二一型|Violet Lightning, Improved, Model 21}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
 It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Shiden-Kai is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior manoeuvrability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.

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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 '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai ({{Annotation|紫電改|Violet Lightning, Improved}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
+The '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai ({{Annotation|紫電改二一型|Violet Lightning, Improved, Model 21}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
 It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Shiden-Kai is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior manoeuvrability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.

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 The '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai ({{Annotation|紫電改|Violet Lightning, Improved}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
-It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Shiden-Kai is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior maneuverability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
+It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Shiden-Kai is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior manoeuvrability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
 ;Nicknames:

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 The '''N1K2-J''', designated as '''Shiden-Kai ({{Annotation|紫電改|Violet Lightning, Improved}})''', was developed very shortly after the [[N1K1-Ja|N1K1-J ''Shiden'']] was accepted into service, addressing most of the flaws of the previous model. The wings were moved to a low position, which permitted the use of a shorter, conventional undercarriage. The fuselage was lengthened and the tail was redesigned. The production of the entire aircraft was simplified; it was lighter by 250 kg, faster, and more reliable than its predecessor. Although engine issues were still a problem, the Homare couldn't be replaced as there was simply no alternative.
-It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The N1K2-J is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior maneuverability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
+It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Shiden-Kai is a challenging aircraft to master. It has superior maneuverability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival its agility is the [[Yak-15]], but it suffers from low speed, climb rate, and ammunition. The N1K2-J can easily outperform most conventional propeller planes, but it faces difficulties against other superprops, which have better overall performance. The N1K2-J should rely on its mid-speed handling to gain the upper hand in dogfights. In ground battles, it can excel as a fighter-bomber employing two 250 kg bombs or Type 5 rockets next to its four 20 mm cannons which can load a solid belt of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
 == General info ==

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 * 70 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
 * 12 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat
+* Engine fire system (EFS)
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 * 70 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
 * 12 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=n1k2_j Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ;;Related Development
 * [[N1K1]] - (Kyofu Model 11; Base hydroplane model)
 * [[N1K1-Ja]] - (Shiden Model 11A; N1K1-J with 7.7 mm MGs removed from the fuselage and 4 x 20 mm in the wings)

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 {{main|N1K (Family)|l1=History of the N1K}}
-=== In-game description ===
 Kawanishi Shiden-Kai Model 21, Kawanishi N1K2-J (code name "George") Marine Interceptor-Fighter.
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 Because its centre of gravity was towards the plane's rear, the N1K2-J was somewhat difficult to control, and was usually flown by experienced pilots (especially former Zero pilots) after they underwent retraining.
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 Although it can fight admirably against jets, the N1K2-J will find itself coming up short against many of the other nation's top tier superprops. It cannot keep up with the [[P-51H-5-NA|P-51H]], [[F4U-4B]], [[F8F-1B|F8F]], [[I-225]], [[La-9]], [[Tempest (Family)|Tempests]], [[Spitfire (Family)|Griffon Spitfires]], [[G.56]], [[Bf 109 (Family)|late Bf 109s]], or [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190 D's]] of its tier. Fortunately, most of the previously mentioned aircraft cannot turn with the N1K2, so the ''Shiden-Kai'' can use its superb mid-speed manoeuvrability to turn circles around its opponents. The main exception to this is the uncommon G.56, which is the closest thing the N1K2 has to a hard counter. It can turn with it, outspeed it, out-dive it, beat it in an energy fight and shred it with the triad of 20 mm MG 151s, so it is highly recommended to either avoid the G.56 or take it out while it's preoccupied with a teammate.
-The N1K2-J can take on a relatively new role for Japanese fighters; a fighter/bomber. With its ability to mount up to 4 x 250 kg bombs or two of the massive Type 5 No.6 rockets, the N1K2 can be Japan's best ground attacker and will make enemy tanks quake in fear. The Type 98 Number 25 bombs are roughly equivalent to the American [[AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M64A1]] 500 lb bombs, and are all mounted on wing racks, allowing for precise bomb placement on targets. On the flip-side, the Type 5 No.6 rockets have no direct comparison but play somewhat similarly to a watered-down American [[Tiny Tim]] rocket or Swedish [[hprak m/49]] rocket. Despite their relatively low velocity and higher weight, they are still quite accurate and are able to be launched quite close to the target with minimal threat of self-damage.
+The N1K2-J can take on a relatively new role for Japanese fighters; a fighter/bomber. With its ability to mount 2 x 250 kg bombs or two of the massive Type 5 No.6 rockets, the N1K2 can be Japan's best ground attacker and will make enemy tanks quake in fear. The Type 98 Number 25 bombs are roughly equivalent to the American [[AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M64A1]] 500 lb bombs, and are mounted on wing racks, allowing for precise bomb placement on targets. On the flip-side, the Type 5 No.6 rockets have no direct comparison but play somewhat similarly to a watered-down American [[Tiny Tim]] rocket or Swedish [[hprak m/49]] rocket. Despite their relatively low velocity and higher weight, they are still quite accurate and are able to be launched quite close to the target with minimal threat of self-damage.
 === Manual Engine Control ===