Re the caption: I don't know if it's a translation thing or the artist's own error, but this aircraft was rocket-powered, not a jet. (It was a copy of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet and, as we can see from the illustration, worked... about as well.)
Re the caption: I don't know if it's a translation thing or the artist's own error, but this aircraft was rocket-powered, not a jet. (It was a copy of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet and, as we can see from the illustration, worked... about as well.)
Could be one with a small motor jet installed ;p (There was one variant made for testing iirc)
Say your prayers. This doesn't look like it's going to end well
RJ will be fine. Charred, and probably in need for hospitalization, but fine. I mean live explosive ammo is fired at her when she goes into battle, so an intense heat explosion shouldn't be too bad.
Re the caption: I don't know if it's a translation thing or the artist's own error, but this aircraft was rocket-powered, not a jet.
The original Japanese caption says jet engine. Judging by the fact the original tweet with this image has been taken down, I'm assuming someone pointed out the error and he deleted the image.
"Whoa... dat ain't good!"
Ryuujou Tries Out a Prototype Jet Aircraft
(Location: Oihama Airfield)
The Shuusui is rocket-powered - the artist has since deleted this image.
Today the airfield, which served the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal, survives unused but somewhat intact in Oppama, Yokosuka.
