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Nakajima KI-84 Hayate

During the last two years of the Pacific war the most important Japanese fighter both in terms of numbers and performance was the Nakajima KI-84 Hayate, (Hayate meaning gale). The Hayate exhibited a superb performance, easilly matching that of the P47N and the P51H, equalling their speed but far more manouverable. In addition the hayate was heavilly armed and equipped with armour plate for protection, unusual in a Japanese fighter.

The Ki-84 was intended as a replacement for the Ki-43 Hayabusa in Imperial Japanese Army service with the prototype first flying in March 1943. Initial testing indicated an outstanding performance, but also serious problems with the direct injection Ha-45 engine. The Ki-84 entered service in June 1944 initially in China before being transferred to the Phillipines.

The Ki-84 had it's first experience of combat against the USAAF 14th Air Force in August 1944 and was soon appearing in ever increasing numbers in the interception, dive bombing and long range penetration roles. The Hayate could climb to 16,400 ft in under six minutes and at medium altitudes it was peerless.

Unfortunately for the Imperial Japanes Army, United States bombing had severely disrupted Japanese aircraft production and although the Ki-84 was a well designed and rugged aircraft, build quality had begun to drop off alarmingly and with it the Ki-84's performance. Especially at high altitudes where in the closing months of the war the Ki-84 was required to engage the Boeing B29 and it's escorts.

Performance

A top speed of 392mph at 20,000 ft
Weight: 7965 lb's fully loaded.
Powerplant: One 1900 - 2000 HP Nakajima HA-45 18 cylinder radial engine
Armament: Two 12.7mm machine guns in the cowling and two 20mm cannon in the wings.