Ki-100-II

Ki-100-II

Ki-100-II

Japan

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.0	3.7	3.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

Purchase:1 300

This page is about the the aircraft Ki-100-II. For other uses, see Ki-61 (Family).

Description

The Ki-100-II is a Rank III premium Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB) and 3.7 (RB/SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai".

General info

Flight Performance

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Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
567	550	12000	22.0	22.7	10.1	10.1	420
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
616	590	12000	20.5	21.0	18.1	13.5	420

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	X	X	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
0	250	???	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< ???	< ???	< ???	> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
?,??? m	??? hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

• 13 mm steel plate behind the pilot seat and headrest

Armaments

Offensive armament

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Suspended armament

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Usage in battles

Pilots of the standard Ki-100 found in the tech tree should feel relatively comfortable in the premium Ki-100 II. This aircraft offers balanced performance characteristics that allow the pilot to choose how he wishes to fight in the Ki-100 II and adapt to the combat situation as necessary. The performance of the Ki-100 II is characterised by decent climb rate and manoeuvrability. The aircraft has good (but not the best) acceleration in a dive that makes it suitable for short range "boom and zoom" style attacks. The pilot should position the fighter around 1000 meters above a selected target, dive rapidly, fire a quick burst, and then pull away in a shallow climb to hold the plane's speed and escape. This is the safest way to conduct combat in the Ki-100 II, but there are other options available.

Against less manoeuvrable opponents, turn fighting can be a valid approach. Most German and American aircraft will not be able to out-turn you. However, turning combat is only advised when there are no other enemies around that could pounce on you while you are focused on your target. Do not manoeuvre for too long and avoid getting too slow, because your control surfaces will become less responsive. Then you will be a sitting duck for most other fighters.

With sufficient speed, the Ki-100 II also has suitable energy retention characteristics for spiral climbs and other moves that can drain your opponent's energy. However, there are other fighters which are still superior in this regard.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not controllable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm		7 in (mod20)
II		Compressor	Airframe		Offensive 20 mm	10 in (mod24)
III	Wings repair	Engine		New 12 mm MGs		12 in (mod30)
IV		Engine injection	Cover		New 20 mm cannons
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Generous ammo load
• Maneuverable at mid to high speeds
• Pretty good climb rate
• Doesn't lock up too badly at high speed
• Flexible fighting style

Cons:

• Average roll rate
• Fragile, vulnerable to fires
• Not very fast
• No considerable strengths in performance

History

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Media

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See also

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