Ki-84 ko

Ki-84 ko

Ki-61-I hei

Ki-84 otsu

Ki-84 ko

Ki-61-I hei

Ki-84 otsu

Japan

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.0	5.3	5.0

Class:

Fighter

Research:54 000

Purchase:185 000

This page is about the Japanese fighter Ki-84 ko. For other versions, see Ki-84 (Family).

Description

The Ki-84 ko Hayate is a rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 6.0 (AB), 5.3 (RB), and 5.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.37.

General info

Flight performance

The Ki-84 ko is the first truly fast aeroplane in the Japanese tech tree. Equipped with a 2,000 hp engine, this aircraft's performance is on par with that of the legendary P-51 Mustang. However, unlike the Mustang, the Ki-84 has slightly better turning characteristics and climb rate thanks to its lighter weight. This being said, the Ki-84 also has good energy retention, so try to make your opponent bleed energy to have an edge. The Ki-84 was also one of the first mass-produced Japanese aircraft to come equipped with armoured glass, armour plates and self-sealing fuel tanks, but the armour is still lacklustre compared to its Russian and American counterparts. However, as always, not everything is perfect. The aircraft controls stiffen significantly at speeds above 630 km/h, making even slight adjustments to heading impossible. Thus, at higher speeds, its elevator suffers. The Ki-84 also suffers a lot when no modules are researched, making the aircraft almost useless until modifications are unlocked.

This aircraft should be played as it appears: a lightweight Japanese version of the Mustang, retaining good engine performance, decent climb-rate, high diving performance, but relatively lacklustre armament.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	668	651	13000	20.2	20.8	14.2		421
Upgraded	718	692		19.1	19.4	22.6	17.9

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
837	270	500	380	280	~13	~9

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 400	< 480	< 430	> 324

Compressor	Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
Setting 1	2,000 m	1,875 hp	2,100 hp
Setting 2	5,300 m	1,675 hp	1,876 hp

Survivability and armour

• 70 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
• 6-13 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Ki-84 ko is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm Ho-5 cannons, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
• 2 x 12.7 mm Ho-103 machine guns, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

Suspended armament

The Ki-84 ko can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x 50 kg Army Type 94 GPHE bombs (100 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg Army Type 92 GPHE bombs (500 kg total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm	9 in (mod23)
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 12 mm MGs	12 in (mod27)
III	Wings repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Incredible rate of climb
• Good top speed
• Great acceleration
• Good performance at altitude
• Much better dive speed than the earlier Ki-61 series
• Good manoeuvrability at lower speeds
• Good energy retention

Cons:

• Lower maximum dive speed than its American counterparts
• Unspectacular weaponry
• Somewhat vulnerable to damage
• Elevator locks up at high speeds

History

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See also

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