Nakajima Ki-106

The Nakajima Ki-106 was a version of the Ki-84 Army Type 4 Fighter constructed with a wooden fuselage in an attempt to save light alloys. Three airframes were completed by Ohji Koku K.K. (Prince Aircraft Co. Ltd) during 1945. These aircraft were powered by a 1,990hp Nakajima Ha-45 engine, and had larger vertical control surfaces than the standard Ki-84. The thick coat of lacquer also meant that they had a noticeably smoother finish.  Successful tests began in July 1945 but the war ended before the Ki-106 could enter production. The Ki-106 would have been slightly heavier (because of the lacquer) and slightly slower than the Ki-84.

Engine: Nakajima Ha-45 21
Power: 1,990hp at take off, 1,850hp at 5,740ft
Wing span: 36ft 10 7/15in
Length: 32ft 7 3/4in
Height: 11ft 9 5/16in
Empty weight: 6,499lb
Loaded weight: 8,598lb
Maximum speed: 385mph at 21,000ft
Climb to 16,405ft in 5 min
Service ceiling: 36,090ft
Normal range: 497 miles plus 1.5 hours combat
Armament: two 20mm Ho-5 cannon (four on first prototype)

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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (1 December 2008), Nakajima Ki-106, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_nakajima_ki-106.html

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