AJ1M1C 'Muriname' fighter

The AJ1M1C 'Muriname' fighter, also known as the Grik/Japanese fighter, was the first aircraft designed by Hideki Muriname to enter production. It was apparently faster than the Alliance equivalent P1 Mosquito Hawk, although not as maneuverable, and looked quite similar. These fighters were first known to the Grand Alliance in Blood in the Water when, along with DP1M1 torpedo bombers from the carriers Akagi, Hiryu and Soryu, they ambushed TF Alden, sinking the carrier USS Baalkpan Bay, the protected seaplane tender USS Andamaan, the Wickes Mk. II destroyer USS Geran-Eris, and others. They used the same engine as the DP1M1, a 380HP 9-cylinder radial, had a top speed of about 230MPH and were armed with 2x Type 89 7.7x58mm SR  cal. machine guns, one in each wing. They also carried 'two sizable bombs'. See back of Blood in the Water for more details.