--The Type 4 fighter Gale (Ki-84) was produced by Nakajima, the prestigious fighter of the Nakajima Ki-27, Hayabusa (Ki-43), and Homare (Ki-44). It was a fighter, equipped with a 2000 horsepower class Ha 45 engine, excellent in speed and maneuverability, and had both powerful armament and bulletproof.
――When the formal adoption was decided at the end of March 1945, it was produced under the name of "Daitoa Battle Machine" and fought hard to defend the Chinese continent, the Philippines, Okinawa, and the mainland.
――Especially in mainland China, the battle was more than equal to the P-51, and although it was temporary, it was so active that it regained air superiority.
――However, after the start of mass production, there were problems with the deterioration of materials and craftsmanship, and the resulting performance problems such as the engine, but under adverse conditions, about 3,500 aircraft were produced in the Zero Fighter and Hayabusa. ..
――After the war, Gale was tested in the United States and was praised as [the best Japanese fighter that appeared in the Pacific War].
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--Crew: 1 person
--Overall width: 11.238m
--Overall length: 9.920m
--Overall height: 3.385m
--Total weight: 3,890kg
--Engine: Ha 45-21
--Separation output: 2000 horsepower
--Maximum speed: 624km / h (altitude 6,500m),
--Armed: 12.7mm cannon x 2, 20mm cannon x 2
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )