Japan's Tachikawa Ki-54 trainer, transport;
Army Type 1
Allied Code Name: Hickory
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Tachikawa Ki-54 trainer: |
Design
The Tachikawa Ki-54 was designed to be a crew trainer.1 This included the pilot, bombers, gunners, navigators, and radio operators.1
Prototype
Production
- Total:
1,3681
- Manufacturer: Tachikawa Hikoki K.K.1
- Production: 1940 - 19451
Variants
- Tachikawa Ki-54a: Trainer.1
- Tachikawa Ki-54b: Trainer.1
- Tachikawa Ki-54c: Transport.1
- Tachikawa Ki-59: Civilian transport.1
Usage
Specifications
| Tachikawa Ki-54c1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Transport1 |
| Crew | 81 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Hitachi Ha-13a1 |
| Cylinders | Radial 91 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Net HP | 4501 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 58' 9"1 |
| Length | 39' 2"1 |
| Height | 11' 9"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Normal load | 8,575 lb1 |
| Maximum load | |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 6,560' | 234 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 22,555'1 |
| Range | 597 miles1 |
| Armament | None1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
