Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah

[stealth]

This was a very powerful Japanese plane,and should be part of the legend in aceshigh.
Type
Two-seat reconnaissance aircraft.
Powerplant
Two 1,500-hp Mitsubishi Ha-112-II radial piston engines.
Performance
Maximum speed 391mph at 19,685 ft;service ceiling 34,450 ft range 2,485 miles.
Dimensions
Wingspan 48 ft 23/4 in;length 36 ft 1 in;wing area 344.45 sq ft.
Armament
Ki-46-I and Ki-46-II had a single 7.7mm(0.303-in) rear-firing machine-gun on a trainable mount;III Kai two 20-mm H0-5 and oblique 37 Ho-203.

[gyrene81]

I'd rather see the G3M type 96 bomber...a lot more useful than a recon plane.

[Karnak]

I'd rather see the G3M type 96 bomber...a lot more useful than a recon plane.

Ki-46-III wasn't a recon plane, but it was also pretty underpowered when it entered service.

[Saxman]

I'd rather see the G3M type 96 bomber...a lot more useful than a recon plane.

I'd say the G4M Type 1 Lighter...er...BOMBER would be far more useful. The G3M would largely only be useful for very early scenarios, whereas the G4M was the mainstay level bomber of the IJN from the beginning of the war to the end.

Not saying I'm opposed to the G4M, but the G4M should be there FIRST.

[Simba]

The Ki-46-III Kai and IV variants of the Dinah was fitted with guns but the type was predominately a strategic reconnaissance aircraft. I'd like to fly one in AH - I've a great respect for photo-recce pilots - but I can't see a use for such a role in the present 'global radar' setup in the MA, and only a very limited one in any scenario that might be flown in the AvA or in a FSO.

 

[Kweassa]

 Either the Ki-45 or the Ki-46 would be a good choice.

 Just how long has the JP planeset been without new additions to its roster?



 

[Karnak]

Either the Ki-45 or the Ki-46 would be a good choice.

 Just how long has the JP planeset been without new additions to its roster?



 

Ki-84 was the last addition.  N1K2-J was the last Japanese plane to be worked on.