Ki-45 hei - Revision history

U22067555: Updated payload

2024-11-25T01:13:49Z

Updated payload

U120313908: /* Description */ New Description Project

2024-10-08T04:30:55Z

‎Description: New Description Project

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-16T16:58:43Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U17577377: Preemptively Linking Art

2021-09-11T22:56:09Z

Preemptively Linking Art

U38088265: /* Flight performance */

2021-08-19T15:41:50Z

‎Flight performance

U44629479: Edits

2021-06-22T07:00:38Z

Edits

U44629479: Undo revision 106026 by U76027842 (talk)

2021-06-22T06:57:44Z

Undo revision 106026 by U76027842 (talk)

U76027842: /* Description */

2021-06-22T03:39:30Z

‎Description

U38088265: /* Flight performance */ Updated

2021-06-04T11:02:18Z

‎Flight performance: Updated

U3312106: /* Details */ Corrected flap speed limits

2021-03-12T10:50:35Z

‎Details: Corrected flap speed limits

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 * 1 x 37 mm Ho-203 cannon, nose-mounted (15 rpg)
 * 1 x 20 mm Ho-3 cannon, belly-mounted (100 rpg)
 === Defensive armament ===

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.31]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}'''  was the successor of the Ki-45 "otsu/乙". It featured a revised armament, mainly designed to engage light naval target. This armament consisted of one 37mm Ho-203 automatic cannon on the nose while retaining its 7.92mm MG on the back as a defensive armament. Its armament only allowed the aircraft to engage small targets like patrol boats, since it lacked racks for suspended armament like bombs or torpedoes. Further upgrades where conducted in the form of the Ki-45 "tei/丁" and the Ki-45 II later renamed to Ki-96.
-Being a classed as a heavy fighter, the Ki-45 isn't the best in the manoeuvrability category. However, for a heavy fighter, it manoeuvres very well. It is even capable of out-turning aircraft such as the [[P-47D-25]]. Unlike heavy fighters of other nations, the Ki-45 series does not feature aircraft with large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the Ki-45s utilize more of an equilibrium between manoeuvrability, speed, and armament. These are what makes the Ki-45 both a capable dog-fighter, and bomber hunter.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.31]]. Being a classed as a heavy fighter, the Ki-45 isn't the best in the manoeuvrability category. However, for a heavy fighter, it manoeuvres very well. It is even capable of out-turning aircraft such as the [[P-47D-25]]. Unlike heavy fighters of other nations, the Ki-45 series does not feature aircraft with large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the Ki-45s utilize more of an equilibrium between manoeuvrability, speed, and armament. These are what makes the Ki-45 both a capable dog-fighter, and bomber hunter.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
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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:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 Initially designed to be a bomber escort, the Ki-45 was first deployed in what is now China and Vietnam. It was found to be easily outclassed by P-40s piloted by the Flying Tigers. As a result, the Ki-45's role was changed to anti-shipping and ground attack, where it performed satisfactorily. Nonetheless, the Ki-45's greatest strength proved to be its bomber intercepting capabilities. Heavily armed with 37 mm cannon, the Toryu (Dragon Slayer) could destroy heavy bombers with ease. As the war progressed, the need for an interceptor to defend the Japanese mainland was ever present. Soon, the Ki-45 was deployed to counter B-29 Superfortress raids. Although its armament was clearly deadly enough, the Ki-45 suffered at high altitudes. Pilots soon resorted to ramming attacks against the Superfortresses. Special attack groups specifically designed for this purpose formed, but by late 1945 Imperial Japan's fate had been sealed. The Allies allocated the name "Nick" to the Ki-45.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 Kawasaki Ki-45 KAI Hei (Model C) Type 2 Toryu (Allied reporting name: Nick) twin-engine army fighter
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 In addition to that, the report mentioned significant noise and vibration levels in the cockpit at all speeds, unsatisfactory pilot seat adjustment, and poor downward and backward visibility from the pilot's cockpit.
 == Media ==

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 450 || 444 || 290 || ~11 || ~7
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 450 || 444 || 308 || ~11 || ~7
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 ====Tactics====
 <!--Specific methods of play in different situations, label the methods with pros and cons (if possible) based on vehicle's performances (i.e. Me 262 playing as a fighter or anti-bomber)-->
-The Ki-45 hei's armament is much more suited for bomber hunting than its earlier machine gun armed variant. With a moderate ammunition pool, it is easily possible to destroy multiple enemies with this aircraft. It is recommended to use the 20 mm cannon only when the pilot is sure he or she will hit the enemy aircraft, as it only holds 100 shells. The 37 mm cannon does impressive damage but requires a high degree of accuracy and lead. Practicing with this weapon will help greatly, especially when attacking fighters.
+The Ki-45 hei's armament is much more suited for bomber hunting than its earlier machine gun armed variant. With a moderate ammunition pool, it is easily possible to destroy multiple enemies with this aircraft. It is recommended to use the 20 mm cannon only when the pilot is sure he or she will hit the enemy aircraft, as it only holds 100 shells. The 37 mm cannon does impressive damage but requires a high degree of accuracy and lead. Practising with this weapon will help greatly, especially when attacking fighters.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Highly powerful 37 mm cannon
+* Powerful 37 mm cannon
 * Good manoeuvrability and climb rate for a heavy fighter
 * Acceptable top speed
-* 16.5mm of armour in pilot's seat and added armour in the nose around 37 mm gun
+* 16.5 mm of armour in pilot's seat and added armour in the nose around 37 mm gun
-* Two engine design
+* Twin-engine design
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Locks up at high speeds
 * Mediocre roll rate, gets worse as speed increases
 * Lack of protection around fuel tanks, engines, and gunner
 * Pilot is exposed in head-ons
 * Limited anti-fighter capabilities
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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==
 ''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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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{AirManufacturer Kawasaki}}
 {{Japan twin-engine fighters and attackers}}

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.31]].
-Being a classed as a heavy fighter, the Ki-45 isn't the best in the manoeuvrability category. However, for a heavy fighter, it manoeuvres very well. It is even capable of out-turning aircraft such as the [[P-47D-25]]. Unlike heavy fighters of other nations, the Ki-45 series does not feature aircraft with large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up maneuverability and speed for armament. Instead, the Ki-45s utilize more of an equilibrium between maneuverability, speed, and armament. These are what makes the Ki-45 both a capable dog-fighter, and bomber hunter.
+Being a classed as a heavy fighter, the Ki-45 isn't the best in the manoeuvrability category. However, for a heavy fighter, it manoeuvres very well. It is even capable of out-turning aircraft such as the [[P-47D-25]]. Unlike heavy fighters of other nations, the Ki-45 series does not feature aircraft with large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the Ki-45s utilize more of an equilibrium between manoeuvrability, speed, and armament. These are what makes the Ki-45 both a capable dog-fighter, and bomber hunter.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
-''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
+<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
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+| 551 || 533 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.9 || 25.5 || 16.4 || 16.4 || rowspan="2" | 520
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