Imperial Japan
Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryū ‘Nick’
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This boxed set contains:
- 1 x Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryū ‘Nick’ 1/48 scale night fighter aircraft [JT Series]
Imperial Japanese Army Air Service
The twin-engined, two-seat fighter, along with the advantage of being able to fight in the rear gun,
Since there is room for power compared to a single-engined machine,
It is possible to load more fuel and make it heavily armed.
If you have two shots again,
There is also a merit that you can concentrate on the weapon and equip it with the center of the aircraft.
Countries that have noted this, such as long-distance invasions, support, reconnaissance, and night combat.
Development of usable aircraft began in the mid-1930s.
In October, the Army decided not to adopt Ki45, the predecessor of ‘The Butryu‘,
Once again, I ordered the performance improvement type of KI45.
In addition, in Kawasaki, when it is judged that the performance improvement of the KI45 is not expected
Already as an engineer Takeo Doi as the presiding officer
We have started to develop an aircraft that incorporates the experience of Ki48 (99type twin-engined light bomber),
The first unit was completed in September of the 15th year of the ki45 revision.
The name seems to be an improvement of the KI45,
The design was completely redesigned and it was a different aircraft.
It is much larger than the 45th,
The main wing was changed from an elliptical wing to a straight tapered wing.
The torso was also made a concise product that took into account productivity.
In the K45 revision, the maximum speed exceeds the required value,
The rising performance and cruising range have also been improved compared to the KI45.
It was officially adopted in February of 1973 and debuted as a two-seat fighter.
The total production is 1690 aircraft. There were A, B, B, and Ding due to the difference in weapons.
The honcho-shaped is equipped with two Ho5 20mm machine guns on the upper surface of the ridge-shaped fuselage.
The Ho5 was equipped at an angle of 32 degrees between the front and rear seats, and was called an upward gun.
The nose is thought to have been equipped with a Ho203 37mm cannon.
There was also a fuselage that abolished the turning machine gun in the back seat.
The Cho-shaped was used as a night fighter.
The data
Crew: Two people.
Total width: 15.02m
Total length: 11.00m
Height: 3.70m
Total weight: 5,500kg
Engine: Ha 102 (withal power: 1,080hp) x 2
Max speed: 540km/h (6,000m)
Fixed armament: 37mm cannon x 1, 20mm cannon x 2, 7.7mm swivel gun x 1
This boxed set contains:
-
1*Kawasaki Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryū ‘Nick’ 1/48 scale night fighter aircraft [JT Series]
The twin-engined, two-seat fighter, along with the advantage of being able to fight in the rear gun,
Since there is room for power compared to a single-engined machine,
It is possible to load more fuel and make it heavily armed.
If you have two shots again,
There is also a merit that you can concentrate on the weapon and equip it with the center of the aircraft.
Countries that have noted this, such as long-distance invasions, support, reconnaissance, and night combat.
Development of usable aircraft began in the mid-1930s.
In October, the Army decided not to adopt Ki45, the predecessor of ‘The Butryu‘,
Once again, I ordered the performance improvement type of KI45.
In addition, in Kawasaki, when it is judged that the performance improvement of the KI45 is not expected
Already as an engineer Takeo Doi as the presiding officer
We have started to develop an aircraft that incorporates the experience of Ki48 (99type twin-engined light bomber),
The first unit was completed in September of the 15th year of the ki45 revision.
The name seems to be an improvement of the KI45,
The design was completely redesigned and it was a different aircraft.
It is much larger than the 45th,
The main wing was changed from an elliptical wing to a straight tapered wing.
The torso was also made a concise product that took into account productivity.
In the K45 revision, the maximum speed exceeds the required value,
The rising performance and cruising range have also been improved compared to the KI45.
It was officially adopted in February of 1973 and debuted as a two-seat fighter.
The total production is 1690 aircraft. There were A, B, B, and Ding due to the difference in weapons.
The honcho-shaped is equipped with two Ho5 20mm machine guns on the upper surface of the ridge-shaped fuselage.
The Ho5 was equipped at an angle of 32 degrees between the front and rear seats, and was called an upward gun.
The nose is thought to have been equipped with a Ho203 37mm cannon.
There was also a fuselage that abolished the turning machine gun in the back seat.
The Cho-shaped was used as a night fighter.
The data
Crew: Two people.
Total width: 15.02m
Total length: 11.00m
Height: 3.70m
Total weight: 5,500kg
Engine: Ha 102 (withal power: 1,080hp) x 2
Max speed: 540km/h (6,000m)
Fixed armament: 37mm cannon x 1, 20mm cannon x 2, 7.7mm swivel gun x 1
