In addition, the Ki-84 used a 65 mm (2.56 in) armor-glass canopy, 13 mm (.51 in) of head and back armor, and multiple bulkheads in the fuselage, which protected both the methanol-water tank (used to increase the effectiveness of the supercharger) and the centrally located fuel tank.

Oct 9, 2008 · The Ki-84's advantages was it superior climb rate and far superior maneuverability, it turned a lot better than the P-51, the P-51 was a pig by comparison in this area. Additionally the low alt speed of the Ki-84 was similar to that of the P-51.

The Ki-84 was a master of agility and firepower, a true samurai of the skies, while the Mustang was the versatile knight, adapting to various roles and excelling in them. In the end, choosing between the Nakajima Ki-84 and the P-51 Mustang is like picking between sushi and barbecue – both are incredible in their own ways.

Side-by-side comparison of the Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Frank) against the North American P-51 Mustang.

The Nakajima Ki-84, code-named Frank by the Allies or Hayate (Gale) to the Japanese, was the fastest single-engine fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in World War II. It marked the evolution of the series of fighters produced by Nakajima starting with the Ki-27 Nate, and continuing with the Ki-43 Oscar and Ki-44 Tojo.

Feb 12, 2020 · During one such raid on Kure naval base on March 19, Sgt. Maj. Yukio Shimokawa, a 16-victory ace who was serving as a ferry pilot at Ozuki airfield while recovering from wounds—including the loss of an eye—jumped into a …

Mar 11, 2024 · On 14 August 1945 at noon, eight Ki-84s of the 47th Sentai commanded by Lieutenant Oishi managed to jump a section of P-51Ds that were reconnoitring over the Bungo Strait. The Japanese reported five aerial victories for the loss of Warrant Officer Nakamura.

The Nakajima Ki-84 "Hayate" (キ84 疾風"Gale"?) was a single-seat fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in World War II. The Allied reporting name was "Frank"; the Japanese Army designation was Army Type 4 Fighter (四式戦闘機, yon-shiki-sentō-ki?).

Oct 22, 2021 · Ki-84-I Hei: is equipped with two 20 mm cannons and two 30 mm cannons in wings. P-51H had sufficient armament for the potential targets the USAAF had in mind: Ta-152, Ki-84 etc. The Ta and Ki also had the necessary fire power to tackle its main targets: B-29s and other 4-engined bombers.

Feb 7, 2012 · The P-51 (average climbing ability at best) would have to climb to the altitude of the incoming hostiles and reach them before they turn back for the trip home. Otherwise it's a tail chase and the P-51's top speed advantage is too marginal for it to catch a Ki-84 going in the same direction unless the initial distance is small.