Hello All.
I’m a new guy on the block, but have enjoyed flying on, and off line in WW-II Combat Flight Sims since 1999.
When I signed on to “Ace High II” I was truly amazed, both by it’s realistic graphics and the “depth” of what was available.
There was but one disappointment. My favorite aircraft, the Ki-43 “Oscar” was not available. For those of us who love to fly turn fighters or, as some AH folks call them “Knife Fighters,” the Ki-43 is indeed one of the top three that were flown in WW-II.
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Quote from: “The Complete Guide To Fighters and Bombers Of The World”
“…development was abandoned until spring 1941, when combat flaps were added, thus increasing the wing area as required and creating a fighter that could turn inside the highly maneuverable Zero. This modified version, which could dogfight with the best of the Allies’ fighters, went into service in June 1941 and proved very successful despite its light armament. Most of Japan’s Army fighter aces built up their scores while flying the Ki-43.”
“…this aeroplane, code names “Oscar” by the Allies, was deployed in greater numbers than any other Imperial Army fighter, and was second only to Navy’s Zero in terms of sheer numbers in the Japanese inventory.”
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Quote from: “Aircraft of WW-II”
“…production totaling more than 5,900 aircraft right up to the end of the war.”
“Armament: 12.7mm fixed forward firing machine guns in the upper part of the forward fuselage, plus an external bomb load of 500 kg.”
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I truly believe that this nimble fighter would be a great addition to the “Aces high” inventory.
I therefore respectfully request that the Nakajima Ki-43 Huyabusa (Peregrine Falcon) be added to the “Aces High” inventory of available fighters for Early, Mid, and Late War arenas.
Thanks for listening,
QRS
