Did DB 605 Power a Japanese Fighter?
I am in the process of writing a broad article about the Japanese Army's relationship with the German engine 'DB 605' and later similar developments. This will cover procurement, replication…
About the Performance of Type 4 Fighter (Ki-84)
The performance of the Type 4 Fighter (project name 'Ki-84') is a bit of a can of worms, and a subject of frequent debate. This is due to a significant…
Ki-109 & Ki-109-Mounted Cannon: Type 88, Not ‘Ho-501’
As the threat of strategic bombing loomed over Japan from the middle of the Pacific War, the development of effective extreme-caliber aircraft guns was expedited by the Japanese Army. New…
Kōgiken-IST Ne-130: Driven to Destruction After the War
On July 26th, 1944, the Japanese Navy submarine I-29 'Matsu' was sunk by the USS Sawfish near the Philippines while en route to Kure. Onboard 'Matsu' were potentially instrumental materials…
Ki-201 ‘Karyū’: The Me 262 Domestic Production Plan
At the dawn of 1944, the German jet fighter Messerschmitt 'Me 262' was nearing the beginning of its service life. Due to issues with its power plant and interference from…