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{{EquipmentInfoKai}}

{{Equipment|header=true}}

 

 

==Mechanics==

==Mechanics==

'''Buildable'''

'''Buildable'''

'''From quest:''' {{Q|B110}} (x2, choice), {{Q|B119}} (x2, choice), {{Q|F70}} (x2)

'''From quest:''' {{Q|B110}} (x2, choice), {{Q|B119}} (x2, choice), {{Q|Fq5}} (x2)

''From limited-time quest:'' {{Q|5A01|S}} (x2, choice), {{Q|SB24|S}} (x2, choice), {{Q|SB29|S}} (x3, choice), {{Q|Su04|S}} (x2, choice), {{Q|2304 B3|S}} (★+8, choice)

''From limited-time quest:'' {{Q|5A01|S}} (x2, choice), {{Q|SB24|S}} (x2, choice), {{Q|SB29|S}} (x3, choice), {{Q|Su04|S}} (x2, choice), {{Q|2304 B3|S}} (★+8, choice), {{Q|2312 B2|S}} (★+7, choice)

===Uses===

===Uses===

* '''2015-10-30:''' Stats increased: {{Evasion}}+0 → {{Evasion}}+3

* '''2015-10-30:''' Stats increased: {{Evasion}}+0 → {{Evasion}}+3

* '''2021-09-28:''' Became improvable and upgradeable to {{Equipment/Link|Shiden Kai 4}}

* '''2021-09-28:''' Became improvable and upgradeable to {{Equipment/Link|Shiden Kai 4}}

==Improvement==

==Improvement==

{{AkashiWorkshop}}

{{AkashiWorkshopKai

|DM_1= 5|DM_1g= 7

| Name = {{PAGENAME}}

|DM_2= 8|DM_2g= 10

| ItemType = GreenPlane

|IM_1= 4|IM_1g= 5

| Fuel = 110

|IM_2= 5|IM_2g= 7

| Ammo = 160

|Equ_1= Shiden Kai 2

| Steel = 0

|Equ_2= Shiden Kai 2|Equ_2_qty= 2

| Baux = 330

 

|Mats0-5 = 5/7

|Conv_A= Shiden Kai 4

|Mats6-9 = 8/10

|DM_A= 13|DM_Ag= 20

|Mats10 = ?/20

|IM_A= 7|IM_Ag= 9

|Screws0-5 = 4/5

|Equ_A= Prototype Reppuu Late Model|Equ_A_qty= 2

|Screws6-9 = 5/7

|Item_A1= New Model Aerial Armament Material

|Screws10 = 7/9

|Item_A2= Skilled Crew Member

|EquipConsume0-5 = 1x{{GreenPlane|Shiden Kai 2}}

 

|EquipConsume6-9 = 2x{{GreenPlane|Shiden Kai 2}}

|Fuel= 110|Ammo= 160|Steel= 0|Bauxite= 330

|EquipConsume10 = 2x{{GreenPlane|Prototype Reppuu Late Model}}<br>1x{{AvMat}}<br>1x{{SCM}}

 

| Sun = &nbsp;<br>N<br>Sk<br>Y

|Helper1A= Suzuya Kou Kai Ni|Week1A= 1111000

| Mon = Sz<br>N<br>Sk<br>&nbsp;

|Helper2A= Noshiro Kai Ni|Week2A= 1111001

| Tue = Sz<br>N<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;

|Helper3A= Yahagi Kai Ni|Week3A= 0000111

| Wed = Sz<br>N<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;

|Helper4A= Sakawa Kai|Week4A= 1000111

| Thu = Sz<br>N<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;

|NoteA= Yahagi Kai Ni B does not work

| Fri = &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Sk<br>Y

| Sat = &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Sk<br>Y

| 2ndShip = {{Ship/Link|Suzuya/Carrier Kai Ni|text=Suzuya&nbsp;Kou&nbsp;Kai&nbsp;Ni}}<br>{{Ship/Link|Noshiro/Kai Ni}}<br>{{Ship/Link|Sakawa/Kai}}<br>{{Ship/Link|Yahagi/Kai Ni}}

| Notes = [[Yahagi Kai Ni B]] cannot improve this equipment<br>Upgrades to {{Equipment/Link|Shiden Kai 4}}

}}

}}

{{:Improvement/Categories/Fighters}}

{{:Improvement/Categories/Fighters}}

;Historical Information

;Historical Information

The '''Kawanishi N1K3-A Model 41 ''Shiden Kai Ni''''' (''Violet Lightning, Modified 2, ''Allied reporting name "George") was a proposed carrier-based variant of the '''Kawanishi''' '''N1K2-J'''. The N1K2-J was a land-based version of the Kawanishi N1K ''Kyōfū'' (''Strong Wind'', Allied reporting name "Rex") floatplane fighter. The N1K was the last production line of fighter planes manufactured and flown by the Japanese Navy Air Service. Both its pilots and opponents considered the N1K-Js to be among the finest land-based fighters of Japan.

The '''Kawanishi N1K3-A Model 41 ''Shiden Kai Ni''''' (''Violet Lightning, Modified 2, ''Allied reporting name "George") was a proposed carrier-based variant of the '''Kawanishi''' '''N1K2-J'''. The N1K2-J was a land-based version of the Kawanishi N1K ''Kyōfū'' (''Strong Wind'', Allied reporting name "Rex") floatplane fighter. The N1K was the last production line of fighter planes manufactured and flown by the Japanese Navy Air Service. Both its pilots and opponents considered the N1K-Js to be among the finest land-based fighters of Japan.

Originally developed as a floatplane fighter for forward-operations support where runways would not be available, the N1K was introduced to service in 1943. However, at that point Japan was no longer on the offensive, depriving the N1K of its intended role. With its heavy floats, it was at a severe disadvantage against contemporary American fighter planes, leading Kawanishi engineers to propose in 1941 to make a land-based fighter based on the N1K.

Originally developed as a floatplane fighter for forward-operations support where runways would not be available, the N1K was introduced to service in 1943. However, at that point Japan was no longer on the offensive, depriving the N1K of its intended role. With its heavy floats, it was at a severe disadvantage against contemporary American fighter planes, leading Kawanishi engineers to propose in 1941 to make a land-based fighter based on the N1K.

The N1K2-J prototype flew on New Year's of 1944 and completed trials from the Imperial Japanese Navy in April 1944. It was subsequently rushed into production as the ''Shiden Kai'' and entered service that same year. In February 1945, a group of N1K2-Js encountered seven Hellcats of the U.S. Navy, downing four with no loss.

The N1K2-J prototype flew on New Year's of 1944 and completed trials from the Imperial Japanese Navy in April 1944. It was subsequently rushed into production as the ''Shiden Kai'' and entered service that same year. In February 1945, a group of N1K2-Js encountered seven Hellcats of the U.S. Navy, downing four with no loss.

The N1K2-J was one of the best dogfighters of World War II, boasting both high speed (greater than 650 km/h), incredible agility, and a quartet of 20 mm cannons. Its performance as a bomber interceptor, however, was lackluster - it had a poor rate of climb and reduced engine performance at high altitudes. Production difficulties and bombing raids on factories only allowed a mere 415 N1K2-Js to be produced, placing them in the hands of elite units such as the Navy's 343rd Air Group. It was fielded together with [[Saiun|Nakajima C6N ''Saiun'']] reconnaissance planes.

The N1K2-J was one of the best dogfighters of World War II, boasting both high speed (greater than 650 km/h), incredible agility, and a quartet of 20 mm cannons. Its performance as a bomber interceptor, however, was lackluster - it had a poor rate of climb and reduced engine performance at high altitudes. Production difficulties and bombing raids on factories only allowed a mere 415 N1K2-Js to be produced, placing them in the hands of elite units such as the Navy's 343rd Air Group. It was fielded together with [[Saiun]] reconnaissance planes.

Regardless of the Kawanishi fighters' excellence in firepower, agility, and resilience, they were produced too late and in too few numbers to change the favor of the war. It did however spawn several variants, both prototypes, and production, such as the N1K2-Ja Model 21A (a fighter bomber). The prototypes of the planned N1K3-J series had different engine placement and twin 13.2 mm machine guns.

Regardless of the Kawanishi fighters' excellence in firepower, agility, and resilience, they were produced too late and in too few numbers to change the favor of the war. It did however spawn several variants, both prototypes, and production, such as the N1K2-Ja Model 21A (a fighter bomber). The prototypes of the planned N1K3-J series had different engine placement and twin 13.2 mm machine guns.

The N1K3-A ''Shiden Kai Ni Model 41'' as seen in Kancolle, was a project designed to be a carrier-based version of the aforementioned N1K3-J. No prototypes of the N1K3-A were ever built. Its name, 「''紫電」- '' "''Violet Lightning''", likely refers to the ''[[wikipedia:Pink_lightning_(storm)|pink lightning]]'' phenomenon - a common, more violent, louder, pink or purplish colored storm lightning bolt.

The depicted plane is allegedly the N1K3-A variant, Shiden Kai Ni Model 41 (did not exist/enter service as is). It was a project designed to be a carrier-based version of the aforementioned N1K3-J.

==See Also==

==See Also==

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