''The "Shiden" was a land-based fighter developed from the "[[Kyoufuu]]" seaplane fighter.<br>Although it was long-awaited, this initial model had many flaws, including the mid-wing arrangement derived from the "Kyoufuu", the resulting long telescopic landing gear, poor visibility, and under-wing gun pods.<br>It flew sorties during the [[wikipedia:Formosa Air Battle|Formosa Air Battle]] and Operation Sho-Go.<br>This aircraft was later improved into the famous "Shiden Kai".
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==Trivia==
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The depicted plane is allegedly the N1K2-J variant.