The Mitsubishi Ki-73 was a prototype high-altitude interceptor developed by Japan in late WWII. Very little is known about this plane apart from it's role and engine. The engine was a 24-cylinder horizontal-H shape, which was basically two flat-12 engines slapped on top of each other then geared together. The engine generated immense power as each flat-12 generated power comparable to normal aircraft engines. This made the aircraft blisteringly quick, with a top speed of nearly 500mph even below 10,000 feet. I couldn't find any armament details, so I gave armament capable of taking down US heavy bombers, two Ho-301 40mm cannons, and four Ho-5 20mm cannons. VTOL is flaps, Trim is trim, and any feedback/criticism/advice is welcome Enjoy!
Specifications
Spotlights
- Rodrigo110 6.9 years ago
- Razor3278 6.9 years ago
- Tang0five 6.6 years ago
- Renameduser4 6.6 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
- Length 40.2ft (12.2m)
- Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 3,382lbs (1,534kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,343lbs (4,237kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.428
- Wing Loading 21.6lbs/ft2 (105.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 432.6ft2 (40.2m2)
- Drag Points 5113
Parts
- Number of Parts 156
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 601
Really nice - smart build!
@Zippy6 Thanks!
As someone who is obsessed with WWII style aircraft some advice I can give you that the main landing gear is too far back. Putting it closer to the leading edge would look much better. Or alternatively make it a tricycle landing gear arrangement.
@Treadmill103 thanks
@Razor3278 thanks, spent a lot of time on it.
@TheRussiansAreComing np, i really liked it. Very nice build!
@Razor3278 thanks!