Kawanishi Aircraft, which became a designated factory of the Navy in 1938, flew the Type 2 Large Flying Boat (H8K) in 1941 and the Kyoufuu (Strong Wind N1K1) seaplane fighter in 1942. bsky.app/profile/jami...
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The Type 2 Flying Boat was known for its long range and heavy armament, while the Kyoufuu evolved into the Shiden (Purple Lightning) by removing its floats, and further into the low-wing Shidenn-kai (Purple Lightning Kai), becoming the successor to the Zero-sen (Zero Fighter).
