Japan's Kokusai Ki-76 liaison, Army Type 3
Allied Code Name: Stella
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Kokusai Ki-76 liaison: |
Design
The Ki-76 was designed by Kozo Masuhara, who patterned the aircraft after the German Fi 156 Storch.1
In June 1941, a Storch and a Ki-76 were compared and the Ki-76 excelled in all areas except for landing distance.1
Prototype
Production
- Total:
- Manufacturer: Nippon Kokusai Koku Kogyo K.K.1
- Production: Fall 1942 - 19441
Variants
- Kokusai Ki-76:
Usage
Specifications
| Kokusai Ki-761 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liaison1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | Hitachi Ha-421 |
| Cylinders | Radial 91 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Net HP | 3101 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 49' 2"1 |
| Length | 31' 4"1 |
| Height | 9' 6"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Normal load | 3,373 lb1 |
| Maximum load | |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 111 mph1 |
| Speed - cruising | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 18,470'1 |
| Range | 466 miles1 |
| Armament | 1: MG1 |
| Bombs | 264 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
