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They do, however, have a large base of interest as unlike the majority of secret Luftwaffe programs that were resigned to the drawing board, the vast number of aircraft featured within this book actually flew or were in development. \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into two sections dedicated to the air forces of the IJA and IJN, with over 42 aircraft examined, each with its history, variants, performance, and any combat records laid out in an easy to read fashion. Much information about their secret technical exchanges with the Luftwaffe throughout the war is also uncovered. This is beautifully complimented by stunning color renditions of the aircraft in combat and color profiles of genuine markings and camouflage. Notable emphasis is placed upon the transonic rammer aircraft, strategic long-range bombers, and the ways in which the Japanese adapted German technology to their needs, particularly the Me262 and Me 163 Komet. Secret Japanese armaments are also covered in detail, with information on guided missiles, aerial rockets, and unique bombs. 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Now, after five years of dedicated research, the next volume in the series continues the story of the secret projects of the Japanese aviation industry, focusing in particular on designs that actually progressed beyond the drawing board (whether or not they flew). \u003cp\u003eThe aircraft described in \u003ci\u003eJapanese Secret Projects Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e include significant pre-war types such as the Mitsubishi 1MT1N Torpedo Carrier and the record-breaking Gasuden Koken-Ki, as well as projects for long range bombers and advanced fighters to replace the increasingly antiquated designs in service as the war progressed. Later, as Japan's situation became increasingly desperate, the concept of suicide missions came to the fore and existing aircraft designs were modified to deliver the maximum destruction by special attack units. Later still, when invasion looked inevitable, purpose-built suicide aircraft, capable of being assembled by semi-skilled labor and flown by novice pilots, were developed as part of the anti-invasion plan Operation Ketsugo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Secret Projects Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e also examines the influence of German wartime aircraft, such as the proposed Hitachi He-Type Heavy Bomber, based on the Heinkel He-177 and looking beyond just aircraft designs, the Ku-Go directed energy weapon project and Japan's nuclear weapons programs are also described. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with rare photographs, drawings, 3-view illustrations and color profiles, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Secret Projects Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for any serious aviation and military enthusiast, modeler or historian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52703238816017,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52703238947089,"sku":"GOR008736216","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781906537418.jpg?v=1762602002"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-edwin-m-dyer.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}