Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima · Japan · first flew 1934 · fighter
The Nakajima Ki-8 was an unsuccessful attempt by Nakajima to interest the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in a two-seat modern monoplane fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with inverted gull wings
- Two-seat fighter layout
- Single air-cooled radial engine
Look for a low-wing monoplane with inverted gull wings and a radial engine, about 8.2 m long with a span of 12.9 m.
Specifications
- The Nakajima Ki-8 has a length of 8.17 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.88 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 328 km/h (204 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1934 and was powered by a 550 hp Nakajima Ha-1 Kotobuki air-cooled radial engine.
Variants
It was a prototype fighter and no production versions followed.
Where you'll see it
Five were built but the type was not adopted. Its armament was two forward-firing 7.7 mm machine guns.
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