New Ki-43

[Krusty]

Did HTC model the 400 rpm synched firing rate for the larger caliber gun?

[Karnak]

Did HTC model the 400 rpm synched firing rate for the larger caliber gun?

No.  HTC has never modeled that and if they did now they'd be singling out the Ki-43.  I recall that all synchronized guns in AH lose 10% of their RoF.

[Gixer]

Like the HE111 it will be popular in the LW MA for two weeks. Then most will go back to their usual uber rides as soon as the novelty wears off.

Thankful for the 205 model though, been long over due to update one of  the coolest plane in the set. (second to Yaks). :-) 

Hopefully Yaks will be next....


<S>...-Gixer

[Mitsu]

I can if you provide me a source.

Thank you, I had a sourse but I lost all books of WWII planes.  
I tell P-kun it, and I hope he will scan its source...  

BTW I have another question.

Is "new type ma-103" high-explosive ammo of Ho-103 simulated in the game?

It helped Ki-43's weak armament since late 1943.

[Karnak]

It helped Ki-43's weak armament since late 1943.

Assuming it has the same damage as the Ki-84's against structures I expect it is.  The Ho-103 is the third best heavy machine gun in the game, being better than the German and Italian guns and worse than the Russian and American guns.

[bustr]

From the Ki-43 gunnery Manual.

Download Link ===>> http://www64.zippyshare.com/v/89969087/file.html

Copy both files to your sights directory. JPType100.bmp - JPType100.mil

Type 100 Gunsight Reticle

[Karnak]

From the Ki-43 gunnery Manual.

Download Link ===>> http://www64.zippyshare.com/v/89969087/file.html

Copy both files to your sights directory. JPType100.bmp - JPType100.mil

Type 100 Gunsight Reticle


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Domo arigato.

[Vudu15]

Like with the Brewster, if you don't get stupid and turn with it, the Ki-43 isn't a threat at all.  Also, it doesn't take much ammo to bring one down.  Both encounters I had with Ki-43s last night, each only needed a single burst of .50s to bring them down.

ack-ack

Once you hit it. Only took you five passes. 

[Ack-Ack]

Once you hit it. Only took you five passes. 

It's a nimble plane and you did a good job in denying me an angle for a few passes until I got you slow enough that you couldn't avoid it.

ack-ack

[Gixer]

Ok take back what I said about Ki43, spent more time with it, and it's a lot of fun provided some of most entertaining fights I've had of late. MG and ammo load are fine under 250.

Thanks HT, one of most fun rides released  in a while  imho.


<S>...-Gixer

[Oldman731]

Thanks HT, one of most fun rides released  in a while  imho.

Agreed.  WHAT A GREAT PLANE!  For those who are used to the massive firepower of the 202 or the Hurri I, the armament is not so bad.  No sense firing at more than 200 yards range, but who does that anyway?

The plane does not turn around, instead it simply reverses itself.  Visibility is excellent once you adjust the cockpit views.  It even has a little bit of WEP.  Range is to Japanese standards.

Two drawbacks:  (a) it loses parts if it goes too fast.  Was in some Most Excellent Fights with Roofies and lost rudder in a dive.  I don't think I've ever lost parts in a dive in any other plane.  (Works pretty good without the rudder, though.)  (b) very poor low speed stall, which works its way ALMOST into the Spit I inverted spin.  Beware.

The plane begs to be opposed by the early- and mid-war plane sets.  Can't wait, this is going to be a lot of fun.

- oldman

[Pkun]

I can if you provide me a source.

I provide you, but can you understand Japanese?
http://www.warbirds.jp/p-kun/other/ki43/ki43007.jpg

If you have interesting other Ki43, plz check this.
I add some English.
http://www.warbirds.jp/p-kun/other/ki43/ki43008.jpg

[Krusty]

No.  HTC has never modeled that and if they did now they'd be singling out the Ki-43.  I recall that all synchronized guns in AH lose 10% of their RoF.

They have to start somewhere. They only did the 10% out of ignorance. There are tons of references on the subject, including Tony Williams himself.

All they would have to do is copy the weapon files for the Ho103, rename it Ho103S (synched) or whatever they do, and lower the RoF. It really isn't that hard. The existing code is in place. The ballistics are all there. Just needs a lower RoF.

[Mitsu]

I provide you, but can you understand Japanese?
http://www.warbirds.jp/p-kun/other/ki43/ki43007.jpg

If you have interesting other Ki43, plz check this.
I add some English.
http://www.warbirds.jp/p-kun/other/ki43/ki43008.jpg

Thank you, Pkun!
The second source is very interesting too.
The Ki-43-II has pretty good climb performance, and the -III has more engine power and it's still very light weight.
It's why IJAAF ace pilot loved -III. "I never lose in it", it's true.

[Mitsu]

Assuming it has the same damage as the Ki-84's against structures I expect it is.  The Ho-103 is the third best heavy machine gun in the game, being better than the German and Italian guns and worse than the Russian and American guns.

Against buffs and well-armed fighters, only 2 Machine-guns are very poor as you know.
I hit Fw190 cockpit with burst shot, he was still flying normally.