Ki-43 'Oscar' Aces of World War 2

Name: Ki-43 'Oscar' Aces of World War 2
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ISBN: 9781846034084

ISBN-10: 1846034086

ISBN-13: 9781846034084

Edition: 2009

Authors: Hiroshi Ichimura, Jim Laurier

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Dubbed the 'Oscar' by the Allies, the Ki-43 Hayabusa was the most prolific Japanese fighter of World War II. Produced in great numbers, it initially proved superior to most US and British fighter types, due to its excellent maneuverability. The light weight and large wing area gave it a small turning radius and a high rate-of-climb which was ideal for pilots in close combat fighting. However, the Ki-43's swiftness and agility came at a price, with the low-wing design meaning that firepower and safety had to be sacrificed. With only two machine guns, a Ki-43 pilot would have to perform a dangerous balancing act between achieving a high rate of kills and their own survival. Surprisingly, more…

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 3/31/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 6.98" wide x 9.86" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English