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Nakajima Ki 44 Shoki "Tojo"
The Ki-44 was a complete departure from the standard maneuverability emphasis placed on Japanese aircraft design. Though disliked by pilots, and deadly to less experienced pilots, the Demon was moderately successful in the interception role. A notable mission occurred when a small force of Ki 44's intercepted 120 B-29's on February 19, 1945 and destroyed ten of them.
Type: Single-seat interceptor and (II onwards) fighter-bomber
Origin: Nakajima
Allied Code Name: Tojo
Engine:
One Nakajima Ha-109 14-Cylinder Twin-Row Radial
Horsepower: 1,520 hp
Dimensions:
Wing span: 9.448m (31 ft.)
Length: 8.75m (28 ft. 8.5 in.)
Height: 3.248m (10 ft. 8 in.)
Weight:
5,357 lb.. (2430 kg)
Performance:
Speed 376 mph (605 km/h)
Service Ceiling (Ki 44 IIc): 11,200m (36,745 ft.)
Range (Internal Fuel): 560 Miles (900 km)
Armament:
Two 12.7mm Type I machine guns in fuselage
Two 20 mm Ho-5 low velocity cannon in wings
Bomb Load:
Wing racks for two 220 LB (100 kg) bombs