Nakajima J1N
| J1N Gekkō | |
|---|---|
| Nakajima J1N-S | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Nakajima Aircraft Company |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service |
| Number built | 479 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1942–1944 |
| Introduction date | 1942 |
| First flight | May 1941 |
| Retired | 1945 |
The Nakajima J1N1 Gekkō (月光; "Moonlight") is a twin-engine aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. A prototype first flew in May 1941. The first full production variant of the Gekkō, the J1N1-C was a reconnaissance aircraft, although many of these underwent field modification into night fighters; in addition, a night fighter variant, the J1N1-S was later put into production. Towards the end of the war, J1N1 pilots also undertook kamikaze anti-shipping missions. The Gekkō was given the Allied reporting name "Irving".