Ki-43-III ko (China)

␗Ki-43-III ko

␗Ki-27 otsu

CW-21

␗Ki-43-III ko

␗Ki-27 otsu

CW-21

China

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.0	3.0	2.7

Class:

Fighter

Research:2 000

Purchase:2 100

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This page is about the Chinese fighter Ki-43-III ko (China). For other uses, see Ki-43 (Family).

Description

The ␗Ki-43-III ko Hayabusa is a rank I Chinese fighter with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 2.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
???	???	9800	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	190
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
583	558	9800	14.7	15.0	20.5	15.3	190

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		500	~10	~8

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 370	< 350	< 450	> 326

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
1,834 m	1,085 hp	1,269 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
5,614 m	950 hp	1,112 hp

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

• 2 x 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) Ho-103 machine guns (250 rpg; 500 rounds total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Auto control available	Combined	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 12 mm MGs
III	Wings repair	Engine
IV		Engine injection	Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Decently fast for the rank
• Great manoeuvrability
• Good rate of climb
• Respectable firepower for a fighter at its rank

Cons:

• Mostly faces Japan (facing equally / more maneuverable planes)
• Somewhat limited damage output
• As with a lot of Japanese-made planes, is rather fragile
• No payload options

History

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Media

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See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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• encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
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