Kawasaki Ki-102b "Randy"

[Mitsu]

Kawasaki Ki-102-Ko High Altitude Fighter



Span 15.57m
Length 11.45m
Height 3.70m
Wing Area 34.00sqm
Basic Weight 5150kg
Gross Weight 7150kg
Crew 2
HA-112-II-Ru 1500hp x2
Fuel 1630LTR
Max Speed 580km/h/10000m
Climb Time 10000m/18'00"
Ceiling Alt 12000m
Range 2000km
Armament Ho-204 37mm x1 (35rds), Ho-5 20mm x2, Ho-103 12.7mm x1 (rear), 50kg x4 bombs.

15 built.

[Red Tail 444]

Originally posted by funked
This is the Army Type 4 Assault Plane.

 

Twin-engine two-seat ground attack aircraft.


Armament:  One 57mm Ho-401 cannon in nose
 

Be interesting to see this thing handle w/ low fuel/low speed, with that 57MM on the nose. Either way, the recoil's gotta feel like it could stop that ride on a dime

CV landings, anyone?

[brady]

She Was reported to be a very manuaverable plane.

 Mitsu, I beleave She had Two 20mm Ho-5 cannons.

[brady]

From my Francillon:

[brady]

Can U say " Big Bore"

[Mitsu]

Originally posted by brady
She Was reported to be a very manuaverable plane.

 Mitsu, I beleave She had Two 20mm Ho-5 cannons.

cc that was typo.

[HighTone]

A 10 year bump.


I think this would be a very cool addition to our planeset. The Japanese could use a twin engined attack aircraft 

[titanic3]

Not your smartest idea.


Don't they give a warning when you're about to bump a really old thread? 

[DrBone1]

Not your smartest idea.


Don't they give a warning when you're about to bump a really old thread? 

Smelly children should be bathed. 

[titanic3]

Smelly children should be bathed. 

<Slap> Bone. That's a terrible and cowardly thing to say. How dare you? 

[Karnak]

I would like to see the Ki-102 added.  There is a place for it on my spreadsheet.  It is also one of those aircraft that might see moderate use in the LWA.

[Volron]

Thanks HighTone, the thread WILL probably get locked because you stated "A 10 year bump" (though it will probably be locked regardless).   But let's see if we can keep it going.

What are it's benefits and draw backs vs the B-25H, Mossy 6, Bf-110 and the Me-410?  Another question is, which "should" come first?  The Ki-45 or Ki-102b?

[icepac]

Not sure why it would get locked when it's obvious that the board's broken search feature is partially responsible.

[Karnak]

Thanks HighTone, the thread WILL probably get locked because you stated "A 10 year bump" (though it will probably be locked regardless).   But let's see if we can keep it going.

What are it's benefits and draw backs vs the B-25H, Mossy 6, Bf-110 and the Me-410?  Another question is, which "should" come first?  The Ki-45 or Ki-102b?

Primary benefit is that it is Japanese for players that like flying Japanese aircraft.  Compared to the Mossie VI and Bf110G-2 it would have a bigger gun, though less bombs.  Compared to the B-25H it would have much better performance, probably about like the Bf110G-2 with better turning and climbing abilities.

Ki-45 should come first if your criteria is historical significance and scenario use.

Ki-102 should come first if your criteria is LWMA usefulness and viability.

[Volron]

I say we add them both.  That's my criteria.   I would think the Ki-45 would be a priority add over the Ki-102b due to it having more use in FSO/Scenario's.  Could the Ki-102b be used as a sub for anything in any theater for FSO/Scenario?  Like how we use the G4M1 as a sub for the He-111 in a BoB setup.