Kawasaki Ki-100

pampa14

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I share with you the link below containing a collection of photos, including a rare photo of an airplane captured and with USAAF markings, of the Japanese fighter Kawasaki Ki-100, recognized by many as one of the best, if not the best Japanese fighter designed and built during WW2. Does Ki-100 deserves the fame? What do you think? Visit the link below, see the photos and give your opinion. I hope you enjoy.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/kawasaki-ki-100-goshikisen.html


Cheers.
 
I share with you the link below containing a collection of photos, including a rare photo of an airplane captured and with USAAF markings, of the Japanese fighter Kawasaki Ki-100, recognized by many as one of the best, if not the best Japanese fighter designed and built during WW2. Does Ki-100 deserves the fame? What do you think? Visit the link below, see the photos and give your opinion. I hope you enjoy.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/kawasaki-ki-100-goshikisen.html


Cheers.

Interesting Subject, although I personally would put the N1K-J Kai (George) as slighter better than the KI-100 (Tony) as the best Japanese fighter in 1945.

The George was slightly faster (9 MPH), had better rate of climb and dive, had longer range and a better armament (4x 20mm cannon).

The Tony was more maneuverable, but by then Allied Pilots knew not to turn with Japanese fighters. The George was better suited for dealing with the main Japanese Threat which were the B-29 Raids.

Of course as always the real difference was not the machine, but the man behind the stick.
 
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