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Category Archives: Japan
Nakajima Ki-44 Tojo
Another atypical Japanese fighter, designed in direct response to how the Japanese saw international trends in aerial combat. After the jump, a Japanese interceptor.
Mitsubishi J2M3 Jack
The Jack was a capable interceptor designed to bring down heavy bombers. Join me for a brief look at an atypical Japanese fighter.
Type 95 Kurogane 4 x 4
After the jump, a look at a basic Japanese staff vehicle.
Nakajima Ki-84-I Frank
This late war Japanese fighter was a match for late war allied types. After the jump, a look at a very dangerous Japanese Army Fighter.
Nakajima Ki-27 Nate
The Japanese Army’s first generation of monoplane fighter was Nakajima’s Ki-27. This type entered service in 1937, saw extensive service in China and continued into World War II. Join me for a brief look at a type that exemplified the … Continue reading
Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Zero
The best known Japanese aircraft of World War II is the A6M Zero. This really isn’t even close. After the jump, a look at the type that shocked the western allies and dominated the first year of the Pacific War.
Kyushu J7W Shinden
A late war prototype, the J7W was an interesting project designed to combat American B-29 formations. After the jump, a look at where the Japanese could have gone if the war lasted a little longer.
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Aichi D3A1 Val
The main Japanese Dive Bomber at the start of World War II, the Aichi D3A was a key part of the terrifyingly effective Japanese carrier force. After the jump, a look at this very important aircraft.
Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi
A small single engine, one man airplane. This was first discovered by the allies after the Japanese surrender, the type was found in scattered hiding places around the Japanese Islands. What was this airplane that never received an Allied code … Continue reading
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
One of the more dangerous float planes ever built (!), the Rufe was Japan’s solution to having far flung bases on tiny islands. After the jump, a look at the float Zero.
Plane Dave 