The Mitsubishi Ki-83 was designed as a long range heavy fighter. It was designed and built by a team led by Tomio Kubo, designer of the highly successful Mitsubishi Ki-46 "Dinah". The design was a response to a 1943 specification for a new heavy fighter with great range. The first of four prototypes flew on 18 November 1944. The machines displayed remarkable maneuverability for aircraft of their size, being able to execute a 671 m (2,200 ft) diameter loop in just 31 seconds at a speed of over 644 km/h (400 mph). The Ki-83 carried a powerful armament of two 30 mm (1.18 in) and two 20 mm cannon in its nose.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.4ft (10.8m)
- Length 31.2ft (9.5m)
- Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
- Empty Weight 6,341lbs (2,876kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,448lbs (3,832kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.473
- Wing Loading 37.3lbs/ft2 (181.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 226.7ft2 (21.1m2)
- Drag Points 2670
Parts
- Number of Parts 33
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 289
