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Nakajima Ki-44-III Shoki

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The Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki (Zhong Kui) was a single-engine fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in World War II. The type first flew in August 1940 and entered service in 1942. The Allied reporting name was "Tojo"
Ki-44-III
A single prototype built, powered by a Ha-145 two-row 18-cylinder engine of 1,491 kW (2,000 hp).

General Characteristics

  • Successors 3 airplane(s) +35 bonus
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  • Wingspan 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Length 34.9ft (10.6m)
  • Height 12.0ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 3,836lbs (1,740kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,536lbs (4,325kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.209
  • Wing Loading 23.0lbs/ft2 (112.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 414.6ft2 (38.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2227

Parts

  • Number of Parts 55
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 288