Ki-43-II (USA)

▃Ki-43-II

▃Ki-43-II

USA

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.7	2.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

Purchase:700

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This page is about the American premium fighter Ki-43-II (USA). For other uses, see Ki-43 (Family).

Description

The ▃Ki-43-II Hayabusa is a premium Rank II American light fighter with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB) and 2.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.43.

The Ki-43-II Hayabusa was built from the ground up to be a very manoeuvrable turn fighter. It sacrifices any additional armament and armour for the ability to turn and climb. The aircraft was fitted with butterfly flaps (a type of combat flap) that drastically boost its ability to turn. Since the Hayabusa lacks any armour you will need to fly it with a defensive mindset. This aircraft is very comparable to the A6M series in the regards of handling and tactics.

General info

Flight Performance

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
535	523	9800	16.0	16.3	9.8	11.9	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
581	558	9800	14.7	15.0	23.1	15.3	190

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
0	300	450	~13	~6

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 370	< 350	< 450	> 240

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
2,200 m	1,085 hp	1,071 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
5,700 m	965 hp	1,071 hp

Survivability and armour

• 12 mm steel - behind pilot
• Fuel tanks in wing roots

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Ki-43-II (USA) is armed with:

• 2 x 12.7 mm Ho-103 machine gun, nose-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)

Usage in battles

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable	Not controllable	Controllable	Combined	Controllable	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:

• Decent Speed
• Good acceleration
• Climbs well
• Good cockpit visibility

Cons:

• Limited armament
• Lacks armour

History

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See also

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