Cockpit Tour of a Mitsubishi Raiden

Awesome VR Walkthrough

When it comes to World War II Japanese aircraft, few cockpits are as elusive as that of the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden. Designed as a high-altitude interceptor, the Raiden saw limited production and even fewer surviving examples. As a result, clear reference material on its cockpit layout is nearly nonexistent — until now.

Technology Meets History

Thanks to the developers behind Aces of Thunder, a new Virtual Reality flight simulator, we now have an impressively detailed cockpit tour of the J2M2 variant. Using VR modeling, they’ve recreated the interior of the Raiden with striking accuracy, offering a rare, immersive look inside this underappreciated warbird.

While the model is still in development and some elements may change, it already stands as one of the best visual references available for this aircraft. Levers, gauges, and controls are all placed where they would have been, giving aviation buffs and historians a new tool to study Japanese aircraft design.

A Powerful New Tool for Learning

For those hesitant about using VR, this walkthrough might just change your mind. It’s more than a game — it’s an instructional experience. You don’t just look at history; you step into it.

It’s remarkable how far we’ve come — from grainy black-and-white photos to fully immersive, cockpit-level detail. For anyone fascinated by WWII aviation, this virtual tour is a must-see.