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Ki-44 'Tojo' Aces of World War 2

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Axis

MSRP old price: $22.95


Product Info

Title
Ki-44 'Tojo' Aces of World War 2
Publisher
Category
Author
Nicholas Millman
Publish Year
2011
Pages
96
Dimensions
7x10x.33"
NKG Part #
2147459439
MFG. Part #
OSPACE100
Type
Softcover
Series
ACE100

Description

The 100th title of Osprey's celebrated Aircraft of the Aces series covers a subject sure to be of interest to historians of World War II. The Ki-44 'Tojo' was a fast-climbing, heavily armed point-defense interceptor that was used successfully in slashing hit-and-run tactics that caught Allied pilots by surprise. In the air defense role 'Tojos' pioneered the deployment of a unique 40 mm cannon, the firing system which had no cartridges but instead had the propelling charge contained in the base of the projectile. The Ki-44 was to be used by the JAAF in larger numbers in China than anywhere else. This exciting title from author Nicholas Millman brings the Ki-44's role in the Pacific theatre to vivid life, accompanied by full color plates and archival photographs.