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Ki-78

Kawasaki Kokuki Kogyo K.K. · Japan · WWII (1939–1945)

Ki-78 — Fixed Wing
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The Kawasaki Ki-78, originally given the designation Ken III, was a high-speed research aircraft, which also was intended to try to break the world absolute speed record.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Japan
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Kokuki Kogyo K.K.
Service Entry
1942
Produced
1
Engine
1× V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engine
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
26
Empty Weight (lb)
4255
MTOW (lb)
5071
Service Ceiling (ft)
26247
Range (mi)
373
Max Speed (mph)
435