Nath, your right in that the 410 could do anything this bird could do, and actually more. The Me410 was faster by around 30 mph if I remember right, and could carry quite a few more armament options.
But I do have to say that the Ki102 is a much prettier aircraft that the Me410. Cleaner lines, and it is much more attractive overall in my opinon.
Anyone got performance specs on the Ki102a?? Everything I can find and you guys have posted have been for the "b" model.
I read in the posts above and in Francillons book that the "a" variant had turbosupercharged engines which could make it a very potent aircraft at high altitudes, just like the P-38 and P-47.
I'm curious.
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