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1997 Joao Paulo Juliao Matsuura
Mitsubishi J4M1 Senden (Flashing Lightning)
Allied Code Name: "Luke"
(Scanned from René J. Francillion "Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War" - Putnam - 1979)
UNITS ALLOCATED
Has not entered service during wartime.
TECHNICAL DATA
Description: Single-engined high-performance interceptor fighter of twin boom, pusher propeller configuration.
Accomodation: Unknown.
Powerplant: One Mitsubishi [Ha-43] 12 (MK9D) eighteen-cylinder air-cooled radial, rated at 2,130 hp for take-off, 2,020 hp at 1,180 m and 1,160 hp at 8,700 m, driving a four-blade pusher propeller.
Armament: One 30 mm and two 20 mm cannon.
