Aoshima 14561 Nakajima C6N-1

The Nakajima C6N Saiun is a Japanese, single-engine, on-board, low-wing reconnaissance aircraft with a classic tail from the Second World War. The crew was composed of three people: a pilot, an observer and a navigator / gunner. The design of the aircraft was largely based on the B6N on-board bomber of the same company. The flight of the prototype took place on May 15, 1943, but due to engine faults, serial production started in 1944, designated as C6N1. Due to the very good performance of the machine, it was quickly decided to create a hunting version designated as C6N1-S. The power unit of both versions was an 18-cylinder Nakajima NK9B Homare 21 engine with a power of 1990 HP. Machines were used until the end of the war. The fighter version was designed to fight against B-29 bombers. About 460 C6Ns were built. Technical data (version C6N1): length: 11m, wingspan: 12.5m, height: 3.96m, maximum speed: 610km / h, climb speed: 12.2m / s, maximum range (with overhead tanks): 5310km, ceiling 10,470m, armament: fixed-1 machine gun Type 1, caliber 7.92mm.