Mitsubishi J8M
| J8M | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Rocket-powered Interceptor |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Aircraft Company |
| Primary users | IJA Air Service |
| Number built | 7 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1944–1945 |
| First flight | 7 July 1945 |
| Developed from | Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet |
| Variants | Yokosuka MXY8 Yokosuka MXY9 |
The Mitsubishi J8M Shūsui (Japanese: 三菱 J8M 秋水, literally "Autumn Water", used as a poetic term meaning "Sharp Sword", deriving from the swishing sound of a sword) is a Japanese World War II rocket-powered interceptor aircraft closely based on the German Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet. Built as a joint project for both the Navy and the Army Air Services, it was designated J8M (Navy) and Ki-200 (Army).