Aircraft Photo of T2-300 | Mitsubishi J8M1 Shusui | Japan - Navy | AirHistory.net #253275
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:T2-300
Aircraft Original Type:Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Aircraft Generic Type:Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Aircraft Version:Mitsubishi J8M1 Shusui
C/n (msn):403
Display Paint:Japan - Navy
Location
City / Airport:ChinoMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KCNO   IATA: CNO   Local: CNO   Other: -
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
 
Photo Date:21 October 2003
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 253275
Photo Comment

Rocket-powered interceptor based on the Me-163. Intended to defend Japan against USAAF B-29 raids but development came too late and the two atom bomb raids ended the war in the Pacific first. This original aircraft is one of the seven test examples of the type to be completed during Spring 1945.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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