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Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate "Frank"

By: IXO Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Scale Model Planes (1/72)


Product Info

Title
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate "Frank"
Publisher
Dimensions
7x7x2"
NKG Part #
2148159339
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate ("Gale") was a single-seat fighter used by the Japanese Imperial Army in World War II. The Allied codename was "Frank"; the Japanese Army designation was Type 4 Fighter.

Design of the Ki-84 commenced in early 1942 to meet an Imperial Japanese Army Air Service requirement for a replacement for Nakajima's Ki-43 Hayabusa, just entering service. The specification recognized the need to combine the maneuverability of the Ki-43 with performance to match the best western fighters and heavy firepower. The Ki-84 first flew in March 1943. Although the design itself was solid, the shortage of fuel and construction materials, poor production quality, and lack of skilled pilots prevented the fighter from reaching its potential. A total of 3,514 were produced.

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