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The Kyushu J7W1 ''Shinden'' (震電, "Magnificent Lightning") Fighter was a World War II Japan ese propeller driven aircraft that was built in a Canard design. The wings were attached to the tail section and stabilizers were on the front. The propeller was also in the rear. It was expected to be a highly manuverable interceptor, but only two were finished before the end of war. Plans were also drawn up for a Jet -powered version ('''J7W2'''), but this never left the drawing board. The J7W was developed for the Imperial Japanese Navy as a specific response to the B-29 Superfortress raids on the Japanese homeland. It was to be operated from land bases. The canard concept was tested first by building a number of gliders with this layout, designated MXY6 . The first prototype, which was the only one that flew, is currently stored at the National Air And Space Museum . THE SHINDEN IN POPULAR CULTURE The Shinden appears in the popular manga Oh My Goddess! . |
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