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Today in aviation history: First flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū

On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū flew for the first time, becoming one of Japan's fastest and most heavily ...
The National Interest

Mitsubishi K-1 and Ki-2: Japan’s Not-So-Successful WWII Copycat Bombers

The inspiration for this article comes from the Rex’s Hangar channel of MSN, specifically a video posted on or about April 8, 2025, titled “Japan’s Failed Copycat Bombers | Mitsubishi Ki-1 & Ki-2.” As ...
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Ki-61 Hien: Japan’s fighter that couldn’t fly

Sleek, armored, and deadly on paper, the Ki-61 was Japan’s boldest answer to American air power. But its unreliable engine ...
The National Interest

Imperial Japan’s Nakajima Ki-27 “Nate” Was No Match for the Flying Tigers

The Ki-27 was a single-seater, highly maneuverable, fixed-gear airplane, but it was no match for the Flying Tigers. When one thinks of Imperial Japan’s World War II fighter planes, the legendary ...