MAQUETTE À MONTER - Nakajima Ki-44-II Hei Shoki (Tojo) Hasegawa | N° 09136 | 1:48
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Characteristics
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hasegawa |
| Size of the box | 32 x 19 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4967834091368 |
Description
In 1938, Nakajima Aircraft of Japan received an order for a high speed air defense interceptor, that was to be flown by the Imperial Army Air Force, simultaneously with an order for Ki-43 Oscar. High speed and better climb rate were favored at the sacrifice of maneuverability. These demands were achieved with Japan's then most powerful engine HA-41 originally intended for use in bombers and with small main wings, and with which Nakajima designed butterfly combat flaps. It had remarkable maneuverability at air-to-air combat, takeoff and landing. A lot of seasoned pilots who were proficient with easily handled Ki-21 Nate disliked it after the test flights for its lack of visibility at takeoff and landing and instability in low speed flight, however, as it proved better flying performance than Messerschmitt Bf109 and Ki-60, the Imperial Army decided to adopt it. Type 2 Single Engine Fighter, nicknamed Shoki, codenamed Tojo by allies. The type 2 model 2 carried a more powerful engine HA-109 and there were three versions Koh, Otsu and Hei distinguished by external stores. A total of 1,227 Ki-44's were built between 1940 and 1945. DATA (Type 2 Model 2, Otsu) Crew: 1; Length: 8.843m; Wingspan: 9.448m; Height: 3.248m; Max gross weight: 2,764kg; Wing area: 15.00m²; Max speed: 605km/h @ 5,200m; Cruise speed: 400km/h @ 4,000m; Engine: HA-109 1,520hp; Weapons: 12.7mm cannons X2 (fuselage); 40mm cannons X 2 (main wings); Bomb load: 30 - 100kg X2
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