It was developed during World War II in parallel with the nation's first military jet, the Nakajima Kikka.

The decision to manufacture this engine came about because of the unsuitability of two earlier powerplants selected for the Kikka, the Tsu-11 and the Ne-12.

Only a small number of these engines, perhaps fifty, were produced before the end of the war.

It was also planned to use the engine to power a version of the Ohka kamikaze weapon, but this was not implemented before the end of the war.

Data from Turbojet History and Development 1930–1960 Volume 2:USSR, USA, Japan, France, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy and Hungary[1] Comparable engines Related lists