The Nakajima J1N1 Gekkō (月光, "Moonlight") is a twin-engine aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. A prototype first flew in May 1941.

The Nakajima Aircraft Company J1N1 Gekko (月光 "Moonlight") was a twin-engine aircraft used by the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II and was used for reconnaissance, night fighter, and kamikaze missions.

Nakajima Hikoki K. K. J1N1-S Gekkos were the first Japanese aircraft designed and built specifically to intercept and destroy other aircraft at night and in poor weather. Gekkos achieved some notable successes during three years of service with the Japanese Navy.

Feb 1, 2020 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Nakajima J1N1 Gekko (Irving) Reconnaissance Aircraft / Night-Fighter / Heavy Fighter including pictures.

Designed as an heavy long-range fighter with a crew of three, but was initially built only as J1N1-C reconnaissance aircraft. It was as maneuverable as many single-seat fighters. The J1N could carry either the Zero drop tank tank or the later model 330 liter tank with the stabilizing fins.

The Nakajima J1N1 Gekkō (月光, "Moonlight") is a twin-engine aircraft used by theImperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

It was designed as a long-range reconnaissance and night fighter aircraft, and was one of the fastest aircraft of its type in the war. The J1N had a streamlined design with a twin-engine configuration, retractable landing gear, and a distinctive …

May 19, 2019 · Three-seat twin-engine escort and reconnaissance fighter. Two 843 kw (1,130 hp) Nakajima NK1F Sakae fourteen-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial engines. One 20 mm forward firing Type 99 Model 1 cannon and two 7.7 mm (0.303 in) machine guns in nose; one rear firing 13 mm Type 2 machine gun.

The Nakajima J1N1 Gekko (Moonlight) was designed to meet a specification for a long-range fighter to protect Japanese bombers making attacks deep into Chinese territory. The first prototype flew in May of 1941, but testing showed it to be unsuitable for the fighter role.

Description: Twin-engine long-range escort fighter (J1N1), reconnaissance aircraft (J1N1-C and J1N1-R) or night fighter (J1N1-S and J1N1-Sa). All-metal construction with fabric-covered control surfaces.