- Nakajima Ki-62
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Ki-62 Role Fighter aircraft National origin Japan Manufacturer Nakajima Aircraft Company Designer T. Koyama Primary user Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (intended) Number built None Developed into Nakajima Ki-84 The Nakajima Ki-62 was a Japanese World War II fighter aircraft proposed by the Nakajima Aircraft Company for use by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. Neither the Ki-62 project or its Ki-63 variant proceeded beyond the design stage.
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Design and development
To compete with the Kawasaki Ki-61 as a possible new light fighter for the Imperial Japanese Army, Nakajima designer T. Koyama developed the Ki-62. The design – a low-wing, single-seat monoplane with a bubble canopy powered by an 877-kilowatt (1,175-hp) Kawasaki Ha-40 liquid-cooled engine – showed promise, but Nakajima discontinued development of the Ki-62 in order to focus on production of its Ki-43 and Ki-44 fighters. The Ki-62 design was not wasted effort, however, as Nakajima later incorporated Ki-62 design features and data into its Ki-84 fighter.[1]
Variants
Nakajima also planned the Ki-63, a version of the Ki-62 powered by a 784-kW (1,050-hp) Mitsubishi Ha-102 radial engine, but did not pursue the design.[2]
Specifications
Data from Francillon, René J., Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War, Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1979, ISBN 0-87021-313-X, p. 487.
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Length: 8.75 m (28 ft 8.5 in)
- Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4.4375 in)
- Height: ()
- Powerplant: 1 × Kawasaki Ha-40 liquid-cooled engine, 877 kW (1,175 hp)
Performance
See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Francillon, René J. Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1979. ISBN 0-87021-313-X.
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