tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post6071273630456118130..comments2024-03-29T19:26:09.193+09:00Comments on WildEagles: Nakajima Ki-43 "Hayabusa", Utsunomiya Army School Arawasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356734843656289711noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-79349914962781596362017-10-21T20:46:14.150+09:002017-10-21T20:46:14.150+09:00Addendum: Kagero publications calls this a "p...Addendum: Kagero publications calls this a "per-production series" in their books.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Wind SwordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-45070935293189486582017-10-21T20:40:16.595+09:002017-10-21T20:40:16.595+09:00Great pics! Most are guessing the Ki-43-IIa (or Ko...Great pics! Most are guessing the Ki-43-IIa (or Koh) because of the 3 blade propeller and because of the open exhaust port (the IIb had the port opening facing the rear).<br />However, according to Aero Detail 29 and FAOW 65 the Ki-43-II appeared in late 1942 in an initial version, sort of transition between the previous Ki-43-I and the definitive model II. Distinctive features of this very early model were retaining the model I wing as well as of circular oil cooler behind the propeller. Another giveaway is the the smaller air scoop under the nose than what appeared later. <br />So the correct answer is a Ki-43-II early initial type - still an "a" or Koh in my opinion because I don't think the Japanese had an official designation for this (but if I am wrong, I know the experts here will correct me).<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Wind SwordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-41227234810281815842017-10-21T06:24:48.350+09:002017-10-21T06:24:48.350+09:00The Ki-43 looks to be an early type II based on th...The Ki-43 looks to be an early type II based on the radiator and three bladed prop.Michael Furrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-63645158408282960422017-10-21T05:19:06.847+09:002017-10-21T05:19:06.847+09:00KI 431, has the oil cooler ring in front of the en...KI 431, has the oil cooler ring in front of the engine.George Bryantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-70067535113291861482017-10-21T03:23:44.092+09:002017-10-21T03:23:44.092+09:00I think it's a Ki43-2Koh early version
regard...<br />I think it's a Ki43-2Koh early version<br /><br />regards,<br />Jacobjacob Terlouwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160546163844864803.post-60607365501188012072017-10-21T02:50:06.446+09:002017-10-21T02:50:06.446+09:00I couldn't keep up with the recent vintage pic...I couldn't keep up with the recent vintage picture posts, so in summary: I really enjoy these postings! There is now and then a nice picture in an old book, never reprinted since. Even censored ones can give a nice impression.<br />But I don't have access to the kind of (Japanese) (historical) literature you have. So thankfully you keep posting those. <br />Much appreciated! <br /><br />The Hayabusa looks like a Ki-43 II Ko to me.<br />By the way: In your opinion, what's the correct spelling? Ko, Koh, ...?David S.noreply@blogger.com