Aircraft History
Built by Kyushu Hikoki K. K as the second Shinden prototype assembled between April 1945 until completed by early August 1945. Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as J7W1 Shinden prototype number 2.
Wartime History
This Shinden was never flown before the end of the Pacific War. In early September 1945 surrendered to American occupation forces in a hanger with a three bladed propeller. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.
References
National Air and Space Museum (NASM) - Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning)
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June 4, 2023
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