Fighters1934 carrier-capable fighter aircraft series by Nakajima
Nakajima A4N
The Nakajima A4N was a carrier-based fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Navy, and the last biplane designed by Nakajima. The first prototype was completed in 1934, but, due to engine trouble, the aircraft did not see service until 1936. Given the Nakajima internal designation Nakajima YM, but the Japanese Navy designation was Navy Type 95 Carrier Fighter. A total of 221 were built. It saw combat in the Second Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s.
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- Manufacturer
- Nakajima
- Category
- Fighters
- Country of origin
- Empire of Japan
- First flight
- 1935-01-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 126 kt
- Max speed
- 190 kt
- Range
- 457 nm
- Service ceiling
- 25,740 ft
- Rate of climb
- 850 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,880 lb
- Empty weight
- 2,813 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 158.5 US gal
- Powerplant
- Nakajima Hikari 1
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 21.8 ft
- Wingspan
- 32.8 ft
- Height
- 10.1 ft
- Number built
- 221
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.