Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-83 fighter
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Mitsubishi Ki-83 fighter: |
Design
The Mitsubishi Ki-83 was designed to be a long range escort fighter by Tomio Kubo.1
Prototype
The Ki-83 prototype first flew on November 18, 1944.1 It was able to go 430 mph at 26,000'.1 It was also very manouverable.1
Production
- Prototypes: 41
- Total:
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Jukogyo K.K.1
Variants
- Mitsubishi Ki-83:
Usage
The Mitsubishi Ki-83 was still a prototype at the end of World War II.1 Priority was given to interceptor construction.1
Specifications
| Mitsubishi Ki-831 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Mitsubishi Ha-211 Ru1 |
| Cylinders | Radial 181 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Net HP | 2,200 each1 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 50' 10"1 |
| Length | 41'1 |
| Height | 15' 1"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 19,390 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 29,530' | 438 mph1 |
| Cruising Speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 41,535'1 |
| Range | 2,175 miles1 |
| Armament | 2: 20 mm1 2: 30 mm1 |
| Bombs | 220 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
