| Caption | N1K1 prototype aircraft, circa 1942; note contra-rotating propellers ww2dbase | ||||
| Photographer | Unknown | ||||
| Source | ww2dbaseWikimedia Commons | ||||
| Link to Source | Link | ||||
| More on... |
| ||||
| Photo Size | 708 x 441 pixels | ||||
| Added By | C. Peter Chen | ||||
| Licensing | This work originating in Japan is in the public domain. According to Article 23 of the 1899 Copyright Act of Japan and Article 2 of Supplemental Provisions of Copyright Act of 1970, a work is in the public domain if it was created or published before 1 Jan 1957. Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you. |
Did you enjoy this photograph or find this photograph helpful? If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $1 per month will go a long way! Thank you. Share this photograph with your friends: Stay updated with WW2DB: |
Visitor Submitted Comments
All visitor submitted comments are opinions of those making the submissions and do not reflect views of WW2DB.
Search WW2DB
News
- » Wreck of USS Edsall Found (14 Nov 2024)
- » Autumn 2024 Fundraiser (7 Nov 2024)
- » Nobel Peace Prize for the Atomic Bomb Survivors Organization (11 Oct 2024)
- » Wreck of USS Stewart/DD-224 Found (2 Oct 2024)
- » See all news
Random Photograph
Current Site Statistics
- » 1,150 biographies
- » 337 events
- » 43,918 timeline entries
- » 1,241 ships
- » 350 aircraft models
- » 207 vehicle models
- » 375 weapon models
- » 123 historical documents
- » 260 facilities
- » 470 book reviews
- » 28,564 photos
- » 432 maps
Famous WW2 Quote
"Since peace is now beyond hope, we can but fight to the end."Chiang Kaishek, 31 Jul 1937
Support Us
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Even $1 a month will go a long way. Thank you!
Or, please support us by purchasing some WW2DB merchandise at TeeSpring, Thank you!
27 Aug 2013 12:34:47 PM
GO REX!
Prototype N1KI first flew in 1942 aircraft had
problems with its contra-rotating propellers they were designed to offset the prop-torque during take-off and also experienced problems with the gear box.
The 1460hp Mitsubishi MK4D Kasei was a large
14-cylinder, air-cooled radial and takeoff required much skill on the part of the pilot to deal with the high engine torque.
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD:
The second prototype N1KI had a standard three blade propeller installed, and was powered by a
Mitsubishi 1460hp MK4C Kasei 13 engine that powered the second prototype and early production models. Later models were powered by the Mitsubishi MK4E Kasei 15 engine. Production of the N1K1 was about(15)aircraft per-month.
Aircraft was ordered into production, and 97 were produced before wars end. The N1K1 Rex, was designed to support offensive operations, However by 1943 the Imperial Navy found itself fighting a defensive war from land bases and had no need for such a floatplane fighter.
DEFENDING THE EMPIRE:
Surviving Rex seaplanes were later based at Lake Biwa in Japan during 1944, along with Nakajima A6M2-N(Rufe)seaplane fighters for air defense.