Ki-84 ko

Ki-84 ko

Ki-61-I hei

Ki-84 otsu

Ki-84 ko

Ki-61-I hei

Ki-84 otsu

Japan

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.0	5.3	5.0

Class:

Fighter

Research:54 000

Purchase:185 000

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This page is about the aircraft Ki-84 ko. For other uses, see Ki-84 (Disambiguation)

Description

The Ki-84 ko Hayate is a Rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 6.0 (AB), 5.3 (RB), and 5.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.37.

The Ki-84 ko is the first truly fast aeroplane in the Japanese tech tree. Equipped with a 2,000 HP engine, this aircraft's performance is on par with that of the legendary P-51 Mustang. However, unlike the Mustang, the Ki-84 has slightly better turning characteristics and climb rate thanks to its lighter weight. This being said, the Ki-84 also has good energy retention, so try to make your opponent bleed energy to have an edge. The Ki-84 was also one of the first mass-produced Japanese aircraft to come equipped with armoured glass, armour plates and self-sealing fuel tanks, but the armour is still lacklustre, compared to its Russian and American counterparts. However, as always, not everything is perfect. The aircraft controls stiffer significantly at speeds above 630 km/h, making even slight adjustments to heading impossible. Thus, at higher speeds, its elevator suffers. The Ki-84 also suffers a lot when no modules are researched, making the aircraft almost useless until modifications are unlocked.

This aircraft should be played as it appears: a lightweight Japanese version of the Mustang, retaining good engine performance, decent climb-rate, high diving performance and relatively lackluster armament.

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
652	?	13000	20.8	??.?	14.2	??.?	421
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
692	?	13000	19.6	??.?	17.5	??.?	421

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
837	270	500	~13	~8

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 450	< 450	< 460	> 240

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
2,000 m	1,875 hp	2,100 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
5,300 m	1,675 hp	1,876 hp

Survivability and armour

• 70 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
• 6-13 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Ki-84 ko is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm Ho-5 cannons, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
• 2 x 12.7 mm Ho-103 machine guns, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

Suspended armament

      Main article: Bombs

The Ki-84 ko can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

• Without load
• 2 x 50 kg Army Type 94 GPHE bombs (100 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bombs (500 kg total)

Usage in the battles

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not ontrollable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm	9 in (mod23)
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 12 mm MGs	12 in (mod27)
III	Wings Repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm
IV		Engine Injection	Cover	New 20 mm Cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Incredible rate of climb
• Good top speed
• Great acceleration
• Good performance at altitude
• Much better dive speed than the earlier Ki-61 series
• Good manoeuvrability at lower speeds
• Good energy retention

Cons:

• Lower maximum dive speed than its American counterparts
• Unspectacular weaponry
• Somewhat vulnerable to damage
• Elevator locks up at high speeds

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