Ki-61 Question
 

Just been doing some research into the Ki-61.

As far as I can see there are three variants but I'm sure there may be more. These are the ones I have:

Ki-61-I-Hie
Ki-61-I-Tei
Ki-61-I-KAIc

Anyone know of any more?

I can only find one external difference and that is on the K-61-I-KAIc which appears to have six exhausts when viewed in profile, instead of the normal five. I assume there is a different engine type or modified engine which would explain the extra exhaust?

Are there any other external differences?

Thanks
Pathfinder

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

There is a lot more to the aircraft than that. You will find the following links useful:

http://www.csd.uwo.ca/~pettypi/elevo...her/ki-61.html

http://www.vectorsite.net/avhien.html

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

Thanks, John. I will have a read through and see what I can learn.

Regards

Pathfinder

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

I have noted that the Ki-61-1-KAIc, which is my main interest at the moment, had a fuselage that was increased by 7.5'', 20mm in the fuselage and a fixed tail wheel.

Question: Did this extra 7.5'' make it one of the long-nosed variety that is mentioned then?

Despite reading up on this aircraft all day, I remain confused which were the so-called short nosed and long nosed variety....it's been a loooong day :(

Regards
Pathfinder

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

Hello!
I am also interested in ki61 due to its license-built DB601Aa.
Do you have a japanese edition Famous Aircraft of the World No.17 1989-7?
Difficult to read japanese but many strong info.
It can be downloaded as 18,7 M pdf file from there:

http://www.zshare.net/download/61kibu-rar.html

Downloaded file can be opened using password PF42.

As for me file opened succesfully.

All the best.
Igor.

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

Link below don't woek. Hope this image could help :)

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

Hello Pilot,

Thanks for posting this Ki-61 photo. I don't what it is, but lately I have a fascination with Japanese aircraft. :)

Regards

Pathfinder

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

It is Ki-61 in China service. But I have drawings of all versions if you need but better contact me in private as well file is to big to be upload here.

I like Japs too :) :)

Re: Ki-61 Question
 

Hehe, same here :)
Please be aware that the Baugher article seems to be using post-war made-up type descriptions.

I believe we have...

Ki-60
Ki-61 experimental
Ki-61-I-Ko
Ki-61-I-Otsu
Ki-61-I-Hei
Ki-61-I-Tei
Ki-61-II experimental
Ki-61-II-KAI-Ko
Ki-61-II-KAI-Otsu
Ki-61-II-KAI with teardrop canopy (sometimes called -III, but this is incorrect I believe)
Ki-100-I-Ko
Ki-100-I-Otsu


I hope I didnt make a mess :)