Ki-84

[Mitsu]

Originally posted by gripen:
Early Production model did just 388mph at 19685ft at JAAF test but that was without water injection and at lower rpm (2900 vs 3000).

It's 4th Ki-84.
This Early Production model recorded 631km/h at 6,120m (engine revolution was 3,000rpm), time to 5,000m 5min 54sec, Max Range 1,695km with Internal fuel, 2,920km with Drop Tanks.

Pilot was Lt. Hunabashi.

Mitsu

[Mitsu]

Originally posted by Mitsu:
Karnak,
I know about that, and I know Major. Iwahashi recorded 392mph @ 6,120m (631km/h) in 4th (No.8404) Ki-84.

I missed, Pilot was Lt. Hunabashi.

Sorry,
Mitsu

[Mitsu]

By the way, Major. Iwahashi did test in Early Production Model of Ki-84 too.

his Ki-84 recorded 624km/h @ 6,500m, Time to 5,000m 6min 26sec, and Service Ceiling Alt 12,400m.

Mitsu

[gripen]

The USAAF test report should be available from the NARA, it was issued under Project No. NAD-25, with references in the series F-1M-1119-ND. And for early model JAAF testing I'm refering R.J. Francillon (Profile No.70).

BTW that Maru Mechanic serie is excellent, too bad I don't understand language  

gripen

[ 09-09-2001: Message edited by: gripen ]

[Sundog]

I would be happy to see the Ki-44 (I've flown Ki-84's in sims before, but never a Ki-44). I would also like to see a Raiden. If it's speed you want, have HTC build us a J7W1, it flew twice before the end of the war  . BTW, I wouldn't want the 40mm Ho cannons, since they were only effective within about 100 yds distance.

[Mitsu]

USA estimated, "in dogfight capability, compared with Spitfire, Ki-84 was excellent particularly." in the test.

What will this mean?

Mitsu

[AG Sach]

KI-84 for teh japanese, and the G-56 for the Italian fans.  I want them both.