J1N1

J1N1

Ki-102 otsu

J1N1

Ki-102 otsu

Japan

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.0	2.0	2.3

Class:

Fighter

Interceptor

Research:7 900

Purchase:10 000

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Description

The J1N1 is a rank II Japanese twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB) and 2.3 (SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters".

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
502	487	10000	26.0	26.7	6.8	6.8	500
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
543	522	10000	24.1	25.0	13.0	9.6	500

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
712.5	350	???	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< ???	< ???	< ???	> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
?,??? m	??? hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

• 8.5 mm Steel plate behind the Pilot.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The J1N1 is armed with:

• 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannon, nose-mounted (60 rpg)
• 2 х 7.7 mm Type 97 machine gun, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1200 total)

Suspended armament

The J1N1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 х 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb

Defensive armament

The J1N1 is defended by:

• 4 х 7.7 mm Type 97 machine gun (750 rpg = 3000 total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not controllable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator
II		Compressor	Airframe
III	Wings Repair	Engine
IV		Engine Injection	Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

• 7.92 mm tail gun
• Fairly good speed
• 8.5 mm of armor in pilot's seat
• Good maneuverability
• Two engine design

Cons:

• Beat in turn fights by some aircraft
• Limited ammunition for all weapons
• Lack of protection around fuel tanks, engines, and gunner
• Weak climb rate
• Inefficient armament

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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Japan twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft
Navy
Land-based Fighter
J1N	J1N1
J5N	J5N1
Army
Ki-45	Ki-45 ko · Ki-45 otsu · Ki-45 hei · Ki-45 tei
Ki-83	Ki-83
Ki-96	Ki-96
Ki-102	Ki-102 otsu
Ki-108	Ki-108 Kai
Ki-109	Ki-109