Nakajima Ki-84 - Wikipedia
The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (キ84 疾風, lit. "Gale") is a single-seat fighter flown by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service in the last two years of World War II . The Allied reporting name was " Frank "; the Japanese Army designation was Army Type 4 Fighter ( 四式戦闘機 …
Nakajima Ki-84 “Hayate” - Aviation History
The Nakajima Ki-84, code-named Frank by the Allies or Hayate (Gale) to the Japanese, was the fastest single-engine fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in World War II. It marked the evolution of the series of fighters produced by Nakajima starting with the Ki-27 Nate, and continuing with the Ki-43 Oscar and Ki-44 Tojo.
Last Deadly Gale from Japan - HistoryNet
2020年2月12日 · Powered by an army version of the navy’s new Nakajima NK9A Homare 18-cylinder, twinrow direct fuel-injection radial engine, the plane was to have a maximum speed of 400-420 mph. Early in 1942, Yasumi Koyama and the Nakajima design team began work on the new fighter, which was designated the Ki.84.
Nakajima Ki 84 Hayate ‘Frank’ Part I - Weapons and Warfare
2018年12月22日 · The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Gale) was numerically the most important fighter serving with the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) during the last year of the Pacific War, and was probably the best Japanese fighter aircraft to see large-scale operation during this …
The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate 'Frank': Japan's Fastest WWII Fighter
2024年7月22日 · The Nakajima Ki-84 "Frank" was Japan's fastest fighter during WWII and possessed advanced features. The Ki-84 outperformed US aircraft like the P-51 Mustang and had combat success until overwhelmed. Only one out of 3,514 Nakajima Ki-84s built survives today, housed in a museum in Kagoshima, Japan.
Ki-84 Hayate Fighter | World War II Database - WW2DB
The Nakajima Ki-84 was able to intercept the B-29s over the Japanese Home Islands. The fighter had excellent maneuverability and performance. It was armed with 2x12.7mm MG's in the upper fuselage w/ 350 rpg, and 2x20mm wing mounted cannons w/150 rpg, some were armed with 30mm cannons. The Ki-84 had its maintenance problems, with
Nakajima Ki-84 - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
2024年11月30日 · The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (キ84 疾風 , lit. Gale) is a single-seat fighter flown by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service in the last two years of World War II. The Allied reporting name was Frank; the Japanese Army designation was Army Type 4 Fighter (四式戦闘機 , yon-shiki-sentō-ki).
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate: Unleashing ‘Frank,’ the Army’s Fury
The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate, or 'Frank' as it was known to Allied forces, was a cornerstone in Japan's quest for air superiority during World War II. Its cutting-edge design, impressive agility, and formidable firepower set new standards for combat aircraft.
Nakajima Ki-84 - War Wings Daily
The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate was one of the most advanced fighters in the Japanese Imperial Army Air Service during World War II. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Ki-84’s development, design, performance, and combat history, underscoring its role in …
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate: The Fastest Japanese Fighter of WWII
2023年4月22日 · Powered by the mighty 2,000-hp Nakajima Homare radial engine, the Ki-84 had a top speed of 391 mph. It was thus only marginally slower than the P-47D Thunderbolt. It also had a higher rate of climb than both Thunderbolt and P-51D Mustang.