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Mitsubishi J2M Raiden Squadron (Resin)

By: Warlord Games

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Blood Red Skies - Japan (1/200)

6 figures

MSRP old price: $56.00


Product Info

Title
Mitsubishi J2M Raiden Squadron (Resin)
Publisher
Publish Year
2022
Dimensions
9x6x2"
NKG Part #
2147980855
MFG. Part #
WLG772411052
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Material
Resin

Description

The sleek J2M Raiden (Thunderbolt) was designed as a bomber interceptor. It proved a dangerous opponent, but it struggled to reach the high-flying B29 Super Fortresses that were its intended prey.

After a year correcting serious engine problems, the sleek Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (“Thunderbolt”) known by the Allied forces as “Jack”, finally arrived in front line squadrons February 1944. Primarily designed to defend against the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, its poor engine performance continued to dog pilots in this pursuit. Despite this, the aircraft was still an intimidating foe when Japanese pilots would use its four-cannon armament and dive and zoom tactics to great effect.

J2Ms operated from Guam and Saipan and a small number of aircraft were deployed to the Philippines. Some Raiden’s were based in Chosen airfields, Genzan (Wonsan), Ranan (Nanam), Funei (Nuren), Rashin (Najin)to fight against Soviet Naval Aviation units.

Box Contents:

  • 6 x Warlord Resin Mitsubishi J2M Raiden aircraft
  • 6 x Advantage Flying Base
  • 1 x Punchboard with Game Tokens
  • 1 x Aircraft Card (Mitsubishi J2M Raiden)
  • 1 x Doctrine Card (Head-on Attack)
  • 6 x Aircraft Trait Card (3 x Heavy Hitter, 3 x Great Climb)
  • 1 x Negative Trait Card (Poor Quality)
  • 1 x Waterslide Aircraft Markings Sheet

    Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.