Kawasaki Ki-64
Kawasaki · Japan · first flew 1943 · fighter
The Kawasaki Ki-64 (Allied code name Rob) was a one-off prototype of an experimental heavy, single-seat fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Two engines in tandem, one in the nose and one behind the cockpit, joined by a drive shaft
- Two three-bladed contra-rotating propellers
- Wing surfaces used as radiators for the water-cooled engines
Look for a single-seat low-wing fighter with contra-rotating propellers and a cockpit set between two engines, armed with four 20 mm cannon or a mix of cannon and machine guns.
Specifications
- The Kawasaki Ki-64 has a length of 11 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 690 km/h (429 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It had two Kawasaki Ha-40 engines in tandem, combined as the Ha-201, driving two three-bladed contra-rotating propellers. The wing surface was also used as a radiator for the water-cooled engines. It first flew in December 1943.
Variants
Only the single prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
During the fifth flight the rear engine caught fire, and the aircraft was damaged in an emergency landing. It was abandoned in mid-1944 in favour of more promising projects, and parts of the cooling system were sent to Wright Field for examination.
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