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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 telescopic sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44 and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw early action in the Pacific but primarily over the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. As the final variant of the Ki-44, it is heavily armed with four deadly 12.7 mm guns loaded with high-explosive rounds. However, this armament upgrade also pits it against more formidable opponents, making positioning crucial. To succeed, always aim to catch other pilots off guard by maintaining an altitude advantage, then use its relative manoeuvrability to finish them off. While climbing is straightforward, be aware that aircraft in this tier may be able to keep up with the Ki-44-II in a chase. Therefore, it is essential to destroy your target quickly or maintain your altitude advantage to stay ahead.

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 == See also ==
-<!--Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
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+* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[Ki-44-I]]
+;Related development
-* [[Ki-44-II otsu]]
+* [[Ki-43 (Family)]]
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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 telescopic sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44-IIc and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw early action in the Pacific but primarily over the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 telescopic sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44 and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw early action in the Pacific but primarily over the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. As the final variant of the Ki-44, it is heavily armed with four deadly 12.7 mm guns loaded with high-explosive rounds. However, this armament upgrade also pits it against more formidable opponents, making positioning crucial. To succeed, always aim to catch other pilots off guard by maintaining an altitude advantage, then use its relative manoeuvrability to finish them off. While climbing is straightforward, be aware that aircraft in this tier may be able to keep up with the Ki-44-II in a chase. Therefore, it is essential to destroy your target quickly or maintain your altitude advantage to stay ahead.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44-IIc and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw early action in the Pacific but primarily over the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 telescopic sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44-IIc and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw early action in the Pacific but primarily over the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. As the final variant of the Ki-44, it is heavily armed with four deadly 12.7 mm guns loaded with high-explosive rounds. However, this armament upgrade also pits it against more formidable opponents, making positioning crucial. To succeed, always aim to catch other pilots off guard by maintaining an altitude advantage, then use its relative manoeuvrability to finish them off. While climbing is straightforward, be aware that aircraft in this tier may be able to keep up with the Ki-44-II in a chase. Therefore, it is essential to destroy your target quickly or maintain your altitude advantage to stay ahead.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44-IIc and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw action over China and primarily the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as the '''Type 2 {{Annotation|Single-Seat|To differentiate from the 'Type 2 Twin-Seat' Ki-45}} Fighter, Model IIc ({{Annotation|二式単座戦闘機一型丙|Ni-Shiki Tanza Sentōki Ni-Gata Hei}})''', was the final standard production variant of the Ki-44-II. It was armed with four 12.7 mm guns and featured a Type 100 optical sight, replacing the older Type 97 sight. As the most produced variant of the Ki-44, many earlier Ki-44-II models were upgraded to the Ki-44-IIc standard, although they often retained their original Type 97 gunsights. Despite this, the relatively limited production of the Ki-44-IIc and the development of the Ki-44-III were eventually discontinued in favour of the more versatile [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84, Type 4 Fighter]]. This marked the end of the Ki-44's rather anticlimactic service record, which saw early action in the Pacific but primarily over the home islands. Although initially intended to be a formidable contender against Western designs, it was ultimately disliked by many Japanese aviators and was relegated to a limited-production interceptor mainly used for homeland defence.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. As the final variant of the Ki-44, it is heavily armed with four deadly 12.7 mm guns loaded with high-explosive rounds. However, this armament upgrade also pits it against more formidable opponents, making positioning crucial. To succeed, always aim to catch other pilots off guard by maintaining an altitude advantage, then use its relative manoeuvrability to finish them off. While climbing is straightforward, be aware that aircraft in this tier may be able to keep up with the Ki-44-II in a chase. Therefore, it is essential to destroy your target quickly or maintain your altitude advantage to stay ahead.

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-The design of the Ki-44 ''Shoki'' (Allied Code Name: Tojo) traces back to Nakajima's other infamous IJAAF aircraft; The Ki-43 ''Hayabusa''. Soon after the design of the Ki-43, Nakajima received orders from the Imperial Japanese Army for an interceptor aircraft with a precedence of speed and rate of climb over the traditional manoeuvrability-focused aircraft the Japanese were more known for. Nakajima set to work on the prototype immediately, choosing the company's own Ha-141 radial engine that provided 1,250 in optimal condition. It was similarly constructed to the Ki-43, retaining the excellent Butterfly Combat Flaps and basic design, and carried two 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns and two of the recently designed 12.7 mm Ho-103 HMG's that were based on the American Browning M1921. The aircraft's first flight occurred in 1940 and was involved in tests versus Kawasaki's Ki-60 prototype, which was powered by the German DB 601 engine used in the early Bf 109's, and an imported [[Bf 109 E-7 (Japan)|Bf 109 E]]. Through the many trials and evaluations, it was found to be superior to both designs and was ordered for production under the designation "Army Type 2 Single seat Fighter Model 1A ''Shoki''" and company designation of ''Ki-44-Ia''. The first production variants were fitted with the same armament layout as the prototypes but was found to be lacklustre, so was changed to four Ho-103 HMG's in a model dubbed ''Ki44-Ib''. Only some 40 odd Ki-44-Ia's were made including the improved Ib and Ic models.
+The design of the Ki-44 ''Shoki'' (Allied Code Name: Tojo) traces back to Nakajima's other infamous IJAAS aircraft; The Ki-43 ''Hayabusa''. Soon after the design of the Ki-43, Nakajima received orders from the Imperial Japanese Army for an interceptor aircraft with a precedence of speed and rate of climb over the traditional manoeuvrability-focused aircraft the Japanese were more known for. Nakajima set to work on the prototype immediately, choosing the company's own Ha-141 radial engine that provided 1,250 in optimal condition. It was similarly constructed to the Ki-43, retaining the excellent Butterfly Combat Flaps and basic design, and carried two 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns and two of the recently designed 12.7 mm Ho-103 HMG's that were based on the American Browning M1921. The aircraft's first flight occurred in 1940 and was involved in tests versus Kawasaki's Ki-60 prototype, which was powered by the German DB 601 engine used in the early Bf 109's, and an imported [[Bf 109 E-7 (Japan)|Bf 109 E]]. Through the many trials and evaluations, it was found to be superior to both designs and was ordered for production under the designation "Army Type 2 Single seat Fighter Model 1A ''Shoki''" and company designation of ''Ki-44-Ia''. The first production variants were fitted with the same armament layout as the prototypes but was found to be lacklustre, so was changed to four Ho-103 HMG's in a model dubbed ''Ki44-Ib''. Only some 40 odd Ki-44-Ia's were made including the improved Ib and Ic models.
 The high landing speeds and comparatively limited manoeuvrability made it unpopular with pilots, who requested an upgraded Ki-43 instead due to the superior agility. Nakajima responded with the Ki-44-II, which sported the more powerful Ha-109 engine which powered the Ki-49 ''Donryu'' medium bomber. The variant also had other minor improvements such as a larger cockpit and a more efficient intercooler. Along side the Ki-44-IIa, the Ki-44-IIc was introduced providing a drastic improvement in firepower, comprising of either 4 x 20 mm Ho-5 cannons or 2 x 12.7 mm Ho-103 HMG's and 2 x 40 mm Ho-301 cannons, which proved to be effective when attacking heavy bombers. This improved firepower however, actually worsened the aircraft's reputation with pilots due to the heavier wing loading causing violent reactions to high speed manoeuvres. It gained more respect later on in its service life due to its extreme potency as an interceptor.

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 * B-25, Ju 88, IL-2, etc: These aircraft have either powerful defensive guns, for example the B-25, or wide gun coverage such as the Ju 88. The most threatening one, the B-25, is fairly easy to distinguish. It has a short and wide fuselage, twin radial engine hanging under the wings and a H-tail. Focus your fire on the engines and constantly swing sideways to avoid getting hit. A few hits from the M2 Browning is a guaranteed death. The Ju 88, on the other hand, has great underside gun coverage so attacking from below isn't a very good option. Try engaging from the sides and concentrate the fire on the front half of it, as that is where all the vital components are located. Again, never engage any of these if you have no altitude advantage. Pin them on the map and leave them to teammates with more powerful firepower.
 * A6M, Spitfire, etc: If you see them on your tail try outrunning them by diving at around -40 degrees. The Ki-44 still remains responsive handling at 600 km/h, but its speed retention is poor, meaning it will start to lose speed quickly and the enemy might catch up. If you are near a friendly airfield, great. If not, then hope for the best and run towards the friendly side. Don't forget to pitch up and down a little to mess up their aim, the early Spitfires and A6M only have a 60-round drum per cannon which will run out fairly fast. The leftover 7.7 mm machine guns will not be as destructive.
-* F4U, F6F, P-47, etc: these planes are a huge threat to the Ki-44 as they have superior firepower, speed, dive acceleration and robust airframes. Their 12.7mm MGs can easily tear you apart or simply pilot-snipe you even when they are far away, as the M2 Brownings have great velocity and trajectory. They can also sey you aflame easily. The F4U has a long cylindrical nose and the iconic inverted gull wing. The P-47 has a huge, jug-like fuselage, bubble canopy and elliptical trailing edge that usually have invasion stripes painted on them. The F6F, on the other hand, might get confused with other planes as it looks rather average. Anyways, start a turnfight whenever you see these stubby planes.
+* F4U, F6F, P-47, etc: these planes are a huge threat to the Ki-44 as they have superior firepower, speed, dive acceleration and robust airframes. Their 12.7mm MGs can easily tear you apart or simply pilot-snipe you even when they are far away, as the M2 Brownings have great velocity and trajectory. They can also set you aflame easily. The F4U has a long cylindrical nose and the iconic inverted gull wing. The P-47 has a huge, jug-like fuselage, bubble canopy and elliptical trailing edge that usually have invasion stripes painted on them. The F6F, on the other hand, might get confused with other planes as it looks rather average. Anyways, start a turnfight whenever you see these stubby planes.
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