Aichi S1A
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The Aichi S1A Denko (電光, Bolt of Light) was a Japanese night fighter, intended to replace the Nakajima J1N1-S Gekkou (Allied code name Irving). Like the Gekkou, it was to be equipped with radar to counter the B-29 air raids over Japan. Development time for the S1A increased while trying to overcome design shortcomings, such as the insufficient power of the Navy's requested Nakajima Homare engines, resulting in no aircraft being completed before the war ended.
Quick Facts S1A Denko, Role ...
S1A Denko | |
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Wooden mock-up of the Denko being built. | |
Role | Night fighter |
National origin | Japan |
Manufacturer | Aichi Kokuki KK |
Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
Number built | 2 prototypes (incomplete) |
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