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Ki-100
Posted by Rob Rohr on Tue Jan 06, 2004 02:39:38 PM
In reply top Ok, a quiz posted by Cees Broere on Tue Jan 06, 2004 01:23:23 PM
Hi All,
The Ki-100 was basically a Ki-61-II code name Tony. The Ki-100s started out as Ki-61 but when the Akashi plant was destroyed they had to find other engines hence the Ha-112-II 14 cylinder engine. They were call the Army Type 5 fighter Model 1A.
Some reports say this was the best late war Japaness fighter to be build. It does appear that it never receive an Allied code name.
hope this helps.
Cheers Rob