2nd Nakajima G8N1 Renzan at Yokosuka Naval Air Base, 1945
4th prototype of a G8N1 in USA
Captured Japanese Nakajima G8N Renzan “Rita” at Newark AB
Gis inspecting a captured Nakajima G8N1 1945
G8N1 frontal view
The cockpit interior of a Nakajima G8N
Japanese four-engined Bomber G8N1
Captured G8N
G8N “Renzan” FE-2210
4th prototype of a G8N and C-45F Expeditor at Newark Air Base
Nakajima G8N “Renzan” was a land-based bomber designed for use by the IJN. The Navy designation was “Type 18 land-based attack aircraft”. The Allied code name was “Rita”. The initial prototype was completed in October 1944, and was first flown on the 23rd of that mont. However, the worsening war situation and a shortage of aluminum led to the project’s cancellation in June 1945. Four prototypes were built between October 1944 and June 1945.