Ki-27 otsu (China)

␗Ki-27 otsu

␗Gladiator Mk I

␗Ki-43-III ko

␗Ki-27 otsu

␗Gladiator Mk I

␗Ki-43-III ko

China

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.3	2.0	1.3

Class:

Fighter

Research:2 900

Purchase:700

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This page is about the Chinese fighter Ki-27 otsu (China). For Japanese version, see Ki-27 otsu.

Description

The ␗Ki-27 otsu is a rank I Chinese fighter with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/SB) and 2.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

This aircraft is typical of Japanese fighter design: light armour and tight maneuverability. This aircraft can out-turn most other fighters of rank 1-2. It dances away from the line of fire with extreme agility, and can strike from high angles with ease.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 3,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
476	465	8500	10.2	10.6	8.5	8.5	180
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 3,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
516	495	8500	9.8	10.0	18.6	12.8	180

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		350	~10	~7

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 350	< 350	< 350	> 296

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
3,300 m	705 hp	846 hp

Survivability and armour

Typical of low-rank Japanese fighter design, this aircraft has no armour. Due to this, most calibres found in ranks 1 and 2 will make quick work of this plane. Don't let this sway you away from this plane, it makes up for its lack of armour with extreme maneuverability. The fuel tanks are not self-sealing. There are 2 in each wing, and a 5th one located close to the oil cooling system.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Ki-27 otsu (China) is armed with:

• 2 x 7.7 mm Type 89 army machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe
III	Wings repair	Engine		New 7 mm MGs
IV		Engine injection	Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great manoeuvrability, on par with biplanes
• Good stability in turns
• Good speed, for its tier
• Excellent climb, can reach above 20 m/s

Cons:

• Limited firepower
• Engine overheats rapidly on hot maps
• Engine chokes in negative-G dives
• No armour
• Mostly faces Japan in RB (facing equally / more manoeuvrable planes)

History

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See also

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