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Ki-43-I

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Totals
140000 Price
110 Survivability
2000 kgWeight
54.5 Damage
Speed
1067.5 Airspeed
480 km/hTop Speed at Sea Level
480 km/hTop Speed at Best Altitude
700 mOptimum Altitude
520 km/hMaximum Dive Speed
98.6 m/sRate of Climb
80 km/hStall Speed
255.8 km/hOptimum Airspeed
Mobility
89.6 Controllability
8 sAverage Time to Turn 360 deg
130 °/sRate of Roll
1602.7 Maneuverability
Ki-27
Ki-43-I
Ki-43-IIKi-45
IV
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
140000
Developed by the Nakajima Aircraft Company to replace the Ki-27 in the Japanese Air Force. First aircraft entered service in the fall of 1941. A total of about 6,000 Ki-43s of various versions were built and used on all fronts until the end of World War II.

Tech Tree

Engine
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0
EngineNakajima Ha-25
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp980
Typeair-cooled
Weight, kg540
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
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Nakajima Ha-25
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0
Engine
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1230
Typeair-cooled
Weight, kg570
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
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900
EngineNakajima Ha-115-I
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1150
Typeair-cooled
Weight, kg570
Price:
Research cost900
Purchase price17700
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa, Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
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900
Nakajima Ha-115-I
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2200
EngineNakajima Ha-115-II
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1230
Typeair-cooled
Weight, kg570
Price:
Research cost2200
Purchase price29000
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa, Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
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2200
Nakajima Ha-115-II
VKi-45 →
Airframe
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1800
AirframeKi-43-II Otsu
Specifications:
Survivability120
Weight, kg1500
Price:
Research cost1800
Purchase price23000
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
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1800
Ki-43-II Otsu
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0
Airframe
Specifications:
Survivability120
Weight, kg1500
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
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0
AirframeKi-43-I Ko
Specifications:
Survivability110
Weight, kg1400
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
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Ki-43-I Ko
Synchronized machine gun
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0
Machine gun7.7 mm Type 97 Model 2 (S)
Specifications:
Caliber7.7
Muzzle Velocity, m/s960
Damage26
Rate of Fire, rounds/min800
Weight, kg30
Applicability:Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero, Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa, Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero, Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
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2x7.7 mm Type 97 Model 2 (S)
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1250
Machine gun12.7 mm Ho-103 (S)
Specifications:
Caliber12.7
Muzzle Velocity, m/s1040
Damage42
Rate of Fire, rounds/min700
Weight, kg60
Price:
Research cost1250
Purchase price15200
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa, Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien, Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
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1250
2x12.7 mm Ho-103 (S)
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2450
Machine gun20 mm Ho-3-II (S)
Specifications:
Caliber20
Muzzle Velocity, m/s1280
Damage60
Rate of Fire, rounds/min320
Weight, kg90
Price:
Research cost2450
Purchase price16400
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa, Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
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2450
2x20 mm Ho-3-II (S)
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0
Machine gun
Specifications:
Caliber20
Muzzle Velocity, m/s1280
Damage60
Rate of Fire, rounds/min320
Weight, kg90
Price:
Purchase price16400
Applicability:Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
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2x
VKi-43-II →
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No weapons
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No weapons
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No weapons


Modules

Engine

Engine

Tier Engine Engine Power, hp / Thrust Type Weight, kg Price,
IV 1230 air-cooled 570 29000
IV Nakajima Ha-115-I 1150 air-cooled 570 17700
IV Nakajima Ha-115-II 1230 air-cooled 570 29000
Airframe

Airframe

Tier Airframe Survivability Weight, kg Price,
IV Ki-43-II Otsu 120 1500 23000
IV 120 1500 23000
Synchronized machine gun

Synchronized machine gun

Tier Machine gun Caliber Muzzle Velocity, m/s Damage Rate of Fire, rounds/min Weight, kg Price,
III 7.7 mm Type 97 Model 2 (S) 7.7 960 26 800 30 4500
IV 20 mm Ho-3-II (S) 20 1280 60 320 90 16400
IV 20 1280 60 320 90 16400


Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:


  • Second most maneuverable aircraft in game, behind it's tier 5 counterpart
  • More maneuverable and faster than the A6M1
  • 20mm cannons have good range, although they overheat fast
  • Decent speed


Cons:


  • Low health, catches fire easily
  • Worse 20mm guns than the A6M1.
  • Poor number of guns
  • Optimum altitude is 700m


Performance

The Ki-43-1 is very light and maneuverable, similar to the A6M1 "Zero". These two aircraft have lots in common but with some differences. The Zero has more guns and slightly more health. On the other hand, the Ki-43 has better maneuverability and engines. Play styles are very similar; use your maneuverability to get behind fighters and shoot them down. Because of the lack of guns, avoiding going after bigger enemies with tail guns is advised. More likely than not, the tail guns will take you out quickly before you can take out the enemy bombers/attack aircraft. Going after other Japanese or Russian aircraft is a viable strategy, since you can outmaneuver everyone else. Doing so could really help out your team as well as keep them off your teammates. Gun wise, the best guns are the 20mm cannons. They do the most damage, but they overheat very quickly. Since you do not have any other armaments besides these, firing in bursts is a must. Overall, a fast and maneuverable fighter that while has very low armor, can be very fun to play.


Early Research

  • Guns are a must. Research the 12.7mm machine guns and then the 20mm cannons to maximize damage.
  • Air frame is next, since the extra health and speed are useful


Historical Info

The Ki-43 (Oscar) was initially produced in November 1939, given the designation Ki-43-I. Deliveries from Nakajima's Ota factory commenced in February 1941. In addition to outstanding maneuverability, the Ki-43-I had an impressive rate of climb due to its light weight. Power was provided by the Nakajima Ha-25 engine turning a two-bladed, two-position variable-pitch metal propeller. Top speed was 495 km/h (308 mph) at 4,000 m (13,160 ft). The Ki-43 was equipped with two synchronized cowling machine guns in various configurations, with either two 7.7 mm (.303 in) Type 89 machine guns, one 12.7 mm (.50 in) Ho-103 machine gun and one 7.7 mm (.303 in) gun, or two 12.7 mm (.50 in) Ho-103 guns; the aircraft was given various sub-designations to reflect these differences. The configuration that appears to have been most prevalent at the outset of the war was the first configuration with two 7.7 mm (.303 in) Type 89 machine guns, while as the war progressed the heavier combinations gained popularity and the version with the heaviest armament was sometimes given the designation Ki-43-Ic. The Ho-103 was often loaded with explosive ammunition to increase target effect; its penetrative effect against later Allied aircraft armor appears to have been marginal.


Historical Gallery


Japan
Fighters IINakajima A4N • IIKawasaki Ki-10 • IIKawasaki Ki-5 • IINakajima Ki-8 • IIIMitsubishi A5M • IIIMitsubishi Ki-18 • IIINakajima Ki-27 • IIIMitsubishi Ki-33 • IVMitsubishi A6M1 Zero • IVNakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa • VMitsubishi A6M2 Zero • VMitsubishi A6M3 (experimental) • VNakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa • VIMitsubishi A6M5 Zero • VIKawasaki Ki-61 Hien • VIKawasaki Ki-88 • VIIMitsubishi A7M Reppu • VIINakajima Ki-84 Hayate • VIIIMitsubishi J8M Shusui • VIIITachikawa Ki-94-II • IXTachikawa Ki-162-I • XTachikawa Ki-162-III
Heavy Fighters VKawasaki Ki-45 Toryu • VIKawasaki Ki-102 • VIIRikugun Ki-93 • VIITachikawa Ki-94-I
Attack Aircraft
Fighters
USA IICurtiss P-23 • IICurtiss XP-31 • IIIBrewster F2A-1 Buffalo • IIICurtiss Hawk 75M • IIIBoeing YP-29 • IVSeversky 2PA • IVCurtiss Model 81A-1 • IVCurtiss P-36 Hawk • IVCurtiss P-36C Hawk • IVGrumman XF4F-3 • IVCurtiss XP-36F Hawk • VBell XFL-1 Airabonita • VCurtiss P-40 Warhawk • VBell XP-77 • VChance-Vought XF4U-1 • VIBell P-39N-1 Airacobra • VINorth American P-51A Mustang • VICurtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender • VIINorth American P-51D Mustang • VIIICurtiss XF15C • VIIINorth American P-51H Mustang • VIIIP-80A Shooting Star • IXVought F6U Pirate • IXNorth American FJ-1 Fury • IXMcDonnell XF-85 Goblin • XNorth American F-86A Sabre
UK IIBristol Bulldog • IIIBristol Type 133 • IIIHawker P.V.3 • IIISupermarine Type 224 • IVBristol Type 146 • IVFairey Fantome • IVHawker Hurricane Mk. Ia • VCAC CA-12 Boomerang • VMiles M.20 • VSupermarine Spitfire I • VSupermarine Spitfire Mk Ia • VVickers Venom • VINorth American Mustang Mk.I • VINorth American Mustang IA • VISupermarine Spitfire V • VISupermarine Spitfire Vb IM • VISupermarine Spitfire Vb • VIIGloster Meteor F. I • VIISupermarine Spitfire IX • VIIISupermarine Spitfire XIV • VIIIDe Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1 • IXSupermarine Attacker • XSupermarine Swift
Germany IIArado Ar 67 • IIArado Ar 68 • IIFocke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser • IIHeinkel He 51 • IIIArado Ar 80 • IIIFocke-Wulf Fw 159 • IVMesserschmitt Bf 109 B • IVHeinkel He 112 • VMesserschmitt Bf 109 E Emil • VMesserschmitt Bf 109 E-3 • VMesserschmitt Me 209 V4 • VHeinkel He 100 D-1 • VIMesserschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich • VISupermarine Spitfire V DB 605 • VIIMesserschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav • VIIIMesserschmitt Me 209 A • VIIIHorten Ho 229 • VIIIFocke-Wulf Ta 152 • IXMesserschmitt Me P.1092 • IXFocke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein • XFocke-Wulf Fw 252 • XMesserschmitt Me P.1101
USSR IITsKB I-7 • IIIPolikarpov I-15bis DM-2 • IIIPolikarpov TsKB-12bis • IVPolikarpov I-153 DM-4 • IVPolikarpov I-153P DM-4 • IVPolikarpov I-17 • VPolikarpov I-180-3 • VIlyushin I-21 (TsKB-32) • VLavochkin LaGG-3 • VMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 • VYakovlev Yak-1 • VIMikoyan-Gurevich I-210 • VILavochkin La-5 • VIBell P-39Q-15 Airacobra • VIYakovlev Yak-1M • VIIMikoyan-Gurevich I-220 • VIIKostikov 302 • VIILavochkin La-7 • VIILavochkin La-9RD • VIIYakovlev Yak-3 • VIIYakovlev Yak-3RD • VIIYakovlev Yak-3T • VIIIMikoyan-Gurevich I-250 • VIIILavochkin La-11 • VIIILavochkin La-9 • VIIIYakovlev Yak-15 • IXLavochkin La-160 • IXMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 • IXYakovlev Yak-19 • XLavochkin La-15 • XMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis • XYakovlev Yak-30
China IICurtiss Hawk II • IIIBreda Ba.27 Metallico • IVNakajima Ki-43-Ic • VCurtiss Tomahawk IIb • VIINorth American P-51K Mustang • VIIIShenyang JL-1A-37
Japan IINakajima A4N • IIKawasaki Ki-10 • IIKawasaki Ki-5 • IINakajima Ki-8 • IIIMitsubishi A5M • IIIMitsubishi Ki-18 • IIINakajima Ki-27 • IIIMitsubishi Ki-33 • IVMitsubishi A6M1 Zero • IVNakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa • VMitsubishi A6M2 Zero • VMitsubishi A6M3 (experimental) • VNakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa • VIMitsubishi A6M5 Zero • VIKawasaki Ki-61 Hien • VIKawasaki Ki-88 • VIIMitsubishi A7M Reppu • VIINakajima Ki-84 Hayate • VIIIMitsubishi J8M Shusui • VIIITachikawa Ki-94-II • IXTachikawa Ki-162-I • XTachikawa Ki-162-III
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