A7M1 (NK9H)

A7M1 (NK9H)

A7M1 (NK9H)

Japan

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.0	5.0	4.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

Naval aircraft

Purchase:4 080

This page is about the Japanese premium fighter A7M1 (NK9H). For the regular version, see A7M2.

Description

The A7M1 Reppu (NK9H) is a premium rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB/RB) and 4.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".

The A7M1 Reppu is the prototype version of the A7M2 in the tech tree fitted with a NK9H engine. In game this fighter is a jack of all trades - excellent energy retention, amazing turn rate, and acceptable speed. These traits make the Reppu an excellent weapon for players who enjoy being the tip of the spear.

General info

Flight Performance

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Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 6,900 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
594	578	11000	15.7	16.2	13.6	13.6	250
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 6,900 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
639	617	11000	14.8	15.0	21	16.9	250

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		510	~12	~10

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 400	< 380	< 380	> 317

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
2,000 m	1,875 hp	2,089 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
6,000 m	1,675 hp	1,866 hp

Survivability and armour

• 13 mm steel plate behind seat, tilted 13°
• 70 mm bulletproof glass forward of seat, tilted 24°
• Self-sealing fuel tanks

Armaments

Offensive armament

The A7M1 (NK9H) is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 navy cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
• 2 x 13.2 mm Type 3 navy machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)

Suspended armament

The A7M1 (NK9H) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (120 kg total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 13 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 13 mm MGs	9 in (mod30)
III	Wings repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Excellent energy retention
• Exceptional maneuverability below 500km/h IAS
• Great armaments

Cons:

• Engine tends to overheat
• Slow compared to allied fighters
• Elevator lock up above 500+ km/h IAS
• Slow roll rate

History

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See also

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Mitsubishi Company (三菱商会)
Fighters	A5M4 · Hagiri's A5M4
	A6M2 mod. 11 · A6M2 · A6M3 · A6M3 mod. 22 · A6M3 mod. 22Ko · A6M5 · A6M5 Ko · A6M5 otsu · A6M5 Hei · A6M6c
	A7M1 (NK9H) · A7M2
	J2M2 · J2M3 · J2M4 Kai · J2M5 · J2M5 (30 mm)
Hydroplanes	F1M2
Interceptors	Ki-83 · Ki-109
Bombers	G4M1
	Ki-21-Ia · Ki-21-I hei · Ki-67-I Ko · Ki-67-I otsu
Jet Fighters	Ki-200
Captured	▃A6M2 · ␗A6M2
See also	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Post-War)