A canard-configured pusher interceptor prototype developed to counter high-altitude bomber attacks on Japan.
Primary roleInterceptor
First flight1945
OriginEmpire of Japan
ManufacturerKyushu Aircraft Company
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| J7W1 Shinden | Prototype | Interceptor | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War — Putnam · Tier 3