"The Kyushu J7W in Gear Krieg" Topic

It's been a long while since I cracked open any of my Gear Krieg books (as they're in storage), but I was wondering about the story of the Kyushu J7W "Shinden" canard interceptor in that world. In reality, there were only two "Shinden" prototypes built, and its very first flight was made 12 days before the end of WWII. If someone could correct me, I believe I remember Gear Krieg placing a turboprop "Shinden" in production as early as 1942, with a jet-powered version on the front lines not too long afterward.

Any help is definitely appreciated. Thanks!

I've just checked the main Luft Krieg book, and the best information outside of the stat card (which does state 1942 & 1943) is on page 66. It follows the general rule that with all the emphasis on super-science, vehicles and technology get developed faster and earlier (usually by a year). Also, inventors are more likely to get happier endings (ex.: Tesla, J. Walter Christie, Preston Tucker) Page 66 states that Japan realizes that it needs a technological advantage to break the level field in 1941.

Of course, historically, the Shinden started development in late 1943. The SNECMA SE-500 (historically the SNCASE SE-500) is also a bit weird as the transport and bomber variants were being developed (on paper, at least) at the same time as the original fighter, the SNCASE SE-100.

You can always say that it came out in late 1942.

Great info, Jakar! That's what I was looking for. Thank you VERY much!