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Re: Ki-21-Ib (Army Type 97 Heavy Bomber, Model IB)?
Hello,
Have you considered https://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot....t-br20-in.html
The book is generally good on the Ki-21 and has sections on the Ki-21 in detail which should answer your crew questions as well as the Ki-21 in civilian use which may help you decide how easy it was to convert the Ki-21 to transport use.But looking at the section on the military use of both Model 1 and Model 2 as transport aircraft,it would appear that the model 1 and Model 2 Ko were less modified with the greenhouse being retained whereas the model 2 Otsu lost the dorsal turret and replaced it with metal sheets. Still not a lot of work,but more than that undertaken on the model 1s.As far as civilian M-21 are concerned the greenhouse was retained if used as a cargo transport,but lost it if used as passenger transport. But really do consider buying the book. I don't think you'll regret it.
Regards,
Clint
Last edited by musec04; 24th January 2024 at 16:45.
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