| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 16336 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kawasaki Ki-100 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kawasaki Ki-100 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kawasaki Ki-100-Ib |
| C/n (msn): | 16336 / BAPC.83 |
| Operator Titles: | Japan - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 航空自衛隊 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2017 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 49643 |
| Photo Comment |
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Out of desperation the Japanese adapted a Ki-61 'Tony' fighter to carry a radial engine resulting in one of the best interceptors used by the Japanese during WWII. It combined excellent power and manoeuvrability but was limited at high-altitudes due to the lack of a supercharger. This is the only example extant and is on display at the RAF Museum Cosford. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 March 2018, and has since been viewed 501 times. |