PLAY
Aviation
J2M4 Kai
IV
Rank
AB
5.3
RB
5.0
SB
4.3
Battle rating
Japan
Game nation
Fighter
Main role
Premium vehicle
Status
Imperial Japan
Origin country
General information

The J2M4 Model 32, designated as Raiden Mod.32 (雷電三二型), was a high-altitude prototype variant of the Raiden series developed to increase the service ceiling and effectiveness at high altitude. It was equipped with a Mitsubishi MK4R-C "Kasei 23C" engine and turbocharger, which lengthened the nose of the plane considerably. With 2 prototypes built, problems with the turbocharger, weight balance, and increased take-off and landing range canceled further development of a Raiden with the Kasei 23C.

It was introduced in Update 1.47 "Big Guns" as a premium vehicle purchasable in-game with Golden Eagles, but was removed from in-game sale after the 9th Anniversary Sale. It has since been made available temporarily for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles during the 2022 "Day of Japan" and 2023 "National Foundation Day in Japan" mini-events. Similar to its replacing variant, the J2M5, the J2M4 boosts its performance over its earlier predecessors by boasting a 1,854 hp engine on top of equipping a turbocharger increasing its efficiency at high altitudes.


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Flight performance
Max speed
at 7,000 m 637591665611 km/h
Rate of Climb 17.313.222.713.2 m/s
Turn time 2122.819.922.1 s
Max altitude 13,000 m
Takeoff Run 300 m

Combat
flaps
Take-off
flaps
Landing
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 1 person
Gross weight 3.9 t
Engine Mitsubishi Ha-32
Length 10.1 m
Wingspan 10.8 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 820 km/h
Mach Number Limit 1
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 280 km/h
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 350 km/h
Offensive armament
2 × 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannon
Ammunition 300 rounds
Fire rate 490 shots/min

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2 × 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon
Ammunition 380 rounds
Fire rate 516 shots/min

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Suspended armament
Setup 1 2 × 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb
Economy
Repair cost
AB 1,704 SL
RB 5,873 SL
SB 4,882 SL
Crew training 10,000 SL
Experts 960,000 SL
Aces 940 GE
Research Aces 290,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
2 x (90 / 245 / 455) % SL
2 x 166 % RP
Premium vehicle
All modifications are unlocked

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