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	The '''{{Specs\|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. Serving as a very good example of what to expect from the Japanese air tree, the Ki-27 excels in manoeuvrability above all else, having average survivability with lacklustre firepower.		The '''{{Specs\|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. Serving as a very good example of what to expect from the Japanese air tree, the Ki-27 excels in manoeuvrability above all else, having average survivability with lacklustre firepower.
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		+	;Nicknames:
		+	* IJA Pilot Abbreviation: ''Kyū-Nana Sen'' (九七戦, "9-7 Fighter").
		+	* Allied reporting name: Nate
		+	* {{Annotation\|CBI\|China-Burma-India}} reporting name: Abdul

	== General info ==		== General info ==

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 The '''Ki-27 otsu''' is of the 4th Sentai based in the Japanese '''Tachiarai''' Air Base, located in Fukuoka, Kyūshū. Established in 1919 and in 1940 as an Army Flight School, it trained all new Army pilots to be ready for aerial combat over the skies of Asia.
-It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. Serving as a very good example of what to expect from the Japanese air tree, the Ki-27 excels in manoeuvrability above all else, having average survivability with lacklustre firepower.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. Serving as a very good example of what to expect from the Japanese air tree, the Ki-27 excels in manoeuvrability above all else, having average survivability with lacklustre firepower.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]].
+The '''Ki-27 otsu''' is of the 4th Sentai based in the Japanese '''Tachiarai''' Air Base, located in Fukuoka, Kyūshū. Established in 1919 and in 1940 as an Army Flight School, it trained all new Army pilots to be ready for aerial combat over the skies of Asia.
 == General info ==

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 ;Skins
-* Skins and camouflages for the [[Ki-27 otsu#Media|Ki-27 otsu]] can be used for the {{PAGENAME}}.
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ki-27_otsu_ep Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
-* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
+;Related development
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[Ki-27 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 Biplanes (except the [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]) make easy prey for the Ki-27, and the Ki-27 can easily outmanoeuvre the [[P-36C|P-36 Hawk]], the [[F2A-1|F2A Brewster Buffalo]] and the [[I-16 type 24|I-16 Ishak]], but their stronger armaments will knock out a Ki-27 in a single good burst. Simply outrunning any of them is an excellent evasive manoeuvre. [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Hurricane Mk I]]s can strictly complete with the Ki-27 Otsu in manoeuvrability, but the Hurricane's heavier armament (four times that of the Ki-27) can also quickly shred a Ki-27. Additionally, outrunning a Hurricane in a Ki-27 is not possible. [[I-15bis|I-15]]s, which the Ki-27 historically outperformed, will be the bane of a Ki-27s existence, as their excellent turn ability will force it into energy bleeding manoeuvres or Boom & Zoom style combat. Risky with competition around to abuse either state.
-Despite its low battle rating, you can face some challenging foes when flying the Ki-27. Bi-planes will give you a run for your money in terms of manoeuvrability, while some early monoplanes will be faster and more heavily armed than you. Therefore, it is important to judge your foes accordingly.
+Despite its low battle rating, you can face some challenging foes when flying the Ki-27. Biplanes will give you a run for your money in terms of manoeuvrability, while some early monoplanes will be faster and more heavily armed than you. Therefore, it is important to judge your foes accordingly.
 One of the most challenging opponents is the [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]. It is not a mere upgraded [[I-15bis]], but in all performance aspects equal to the Nakajima Ki-27 fighter. Also on the Soviet side, the [[MiG-3 (Family)|MiG-3]] is a significant threat. It is one of the fastest aircraft in its battle rating and has decent armament. In skilled hands, it can be an almost impossible opponent to combat, especially when using Boom & Zoom tactics against you. Your only defence will be to try and outmanoeuvre it or to lure it into a turn fight. The I-16 is also a familiar opponent.

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+| 476 || 464 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 10.2 || 10.7 || 8.6 || 8.6 || rowspan="2" | 180
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 2 x 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns, -mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
+* 2 x 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
 == Usage in battles ==
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+<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 A superior dogfighter for turn-fighting, the Ki-27 is the first plane to begin showing the features typical of the Japanese [[A6M (Family)|"Zero"]] but with none of the bite. Its speed and manoeuvrability are plagued by engine problems, with no armour and a standard armament.
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-| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
+| Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
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 ===Tachiarai Air Base===
 In 1919 the Japanese army established the Tachiarai Air Base, located in Fukuoka Prefecture on Japan's southernmost main island of Kyūshū.
 The Tachiarai Army Flight School opened in 1940, where during the dire last year of the war many Japanese pilots were crash-coursed on Kamikaze operations. The flight school had a branch school in Chiran, Kagoshima Prefecture, where many Army pilots departed for Kamikaze flights towards the American fleet near Okinawa.
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 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/202077-nakajima-ki-27-otsu/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
-{{Template:AirManufacturer Nakajima}}
+{{AirManufacturer Nakajima}}
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-The Ki-27 does not have any armor or self-sealing fuel tanks. There is one fuel tank located above and behind the oil cooling system, and the rest in the wings (2 in each wing).
+The Ki-27 does not have any armour or self-sealing fuel tanks. There is one fuel tank located above and behind the oil cooling system, and the rest in the wings (2 in each wing).
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 Biplanes (except the [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]) make easy prey for the Ki-27, and the Ki-27 can easily outmanoeuvre the [[P-36C|P-36 Hawk]], the [[F2A-1|F2A Brewster Buffalo]] and the [[I-16 type 24|I-16 Ishak]], but their stronger armaments will knock out a Ki-27 in a single good burst. Simply outrunning any of them is an excellent evasive manoeuvre. [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Hurricane Mk I]]s can strictly complete with the Ki-27 Otsu in manoeuvrability, but the Hurricane's heavier armament (four times that of the Ki-27) can also quickly shred a Ki-27. Additionally, outrunning a Hurricane in a Ki-27 is not possible. [[I-15bis|I-15]]s, which the Ki-27 historically outperformed, will be the bane of a Ki-27s existence, as their excellent turn ability will force it into energy bleeding manoeuvres or Boom & Zoom style combat. Risky with competition around to abuse either state.
-Despite its low battle rating, you can face some challenging foes when flying the Ki-27. Bi-planes will give you a run for your money in terms of manoeuvrability, while some early mono-planes will be faster and more heavily armed than you. Therefore, it is important to judge your foes accordingly.
+Despite its low battle rating, you can face some challenging foes when flying the Ki-27. Bi-planes will give you a run for your money in terms of manoeuvrability, while some early monoplanes will be faster and more heavily armed than you. Therefore, it is important to judge your foes accordingly.
-One of the most challenging opponents is the ''[[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]''. It is not a mere upgraded [[I-15bis]], but in all performance aspects ''equal'' to the Nakajima Ki-27 fighter. Also on the Russian side, the Mig-3 is a significant threat. It is one of the fastest aircraft in its battle rating and has decent armament. In skilled hands, it can be an almost impossible opponent to combat, especially when using Boom & Zoom tactics against you. Your only defence will be to try and outmanoeuvre it or to lure it into a turn fight. The I-16 is also a familiar opponent.
+One of the most challenging opponents is the [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]. It is not a mere upgraded [[I-15bis]], but in all performance aspects equal to the Nakajima Ki-27 fighter. Also on the Soviet side, the [[MiG-3 (Family)|MiG-3]] is a significant threat. It is one of the fastest aircraft in its battle rating and has decent armament. In skilled hands, it can be an almost impossible opponent to combat, especially when using Boom & Zoom tactics against you. Your only defence will be to try and outmanoeuvre it or to lure it into a turn fight. The I-16 is also a familiar opponent.
-From America, you will face the [[P-26A-33|P-26]]. They are quite good divers and have a decent roll rate, but will not be able to outmanoeuvre you in a turn fight. The [[P-36A|P-36]] is more challenging. Faster and well armed, you will have to rely on your turn rate to try and outmanoeuvre them.
+From America, you will face the [[P-26 (Family)|P-26]]. They are quite good divers and have a decent roll rate, but will not be able to outmanoeuvre you in a turn fight. The [[P-36 (Family)|P-36]] is more challenging. Faster and well armed, you will have to rely on your turn rate to try and outmanoeuvre them.
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 ====Tachiarai Peace Museum====
-In 1987 Tachiarai got reopened as a Peace Museum in a former Tachiarai trainstation, this choice was made to preserve the place where families made their final farewells to their sons departing towards the American fleets. The museum's goal is to preserve peace and maintain tranquility of the souls who departed during the war.
+In 1987 Tachiarai got reopened as a Peace Museum in a former Tachiarai train station, this choice was made to preserve the place where families made their final farewells to their sons departing towards the American fleets. The museum's goal is to preserve peace and maintain tranquility of the souls who departed during the war.
 Many items have been gifted, from objects directly from the Air Base and personnel to personal farewell letters. The museum doesn't focus on historical summary of Kamikaze operations, but more aimed at stories of the pilots stationed there.
-The Museum has a restored Ki-27 on display, which crashed in 1945 into the bay of Hakata, next to Fukuoka City, in route from Manchuria to Chiran Air Base in order for a Kamikaze depart. The pilot survived the crashlanding, but later made a sortie in another Ki-27. This plane was discovered and pulled out the bay in 1996.
+The Museum has a restored Ki-27 on display, which crashed in 1945 into the bay of Hakata, next to Fukuoka City, in route from Manchuria to Chiran Air Base in order for a Kamikaze depart. The pilot survived the crash landing, but later made a sortie in another Ki-27. This plane was discovered and pulled out the bay in 1996.
 Next to the Ki-27, there's another plane on display outside the Museum, a T-33 training jet derived from the [[F-80A-5|Lockheed F-80]]

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 == Media ==
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 == See also ==
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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