The Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryu (Japanese flying dragon) was a Japanese metal-frame medium bomber from the Second World War. The drive was provided by two motors Mitsubishi Ha-42-11 1900 hp each. The flight of the prototype took place in December 1942, and serial production continued in 1943-1944, ending with the production of about 760-770 aircraft of this type. The on-board armament consisted of a 20mm Ho-5 cannon and five 12.7mm Ho-103 machine guns. The machine could carry a load of bombs weighing up to 1,600 kilograms.
The Mitsubishi Ki-67 was initially commissioned by the Army Air Force Command, as the successor to the Nakajima Ki-49 aircraft. The conditions for the new machine were the highest possible maximum speed, a very solid structure and resistance to damage, the ability to operate in winter conditions and strong shooting weapons - much more powerful than on other aircraft of this class in the Japanese aviation. All these conditions were met by Mitsubishi plants, and what's more, the Ki-67 also had a large operating range and fantastic maneuverability for this class of aircraft. It was at least as good as the B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder, and clearly outperformed in many categories. Due to the very high combat value of the Ki-67, it was quickly adopted for the armament of the Japanese Navy. Aircraft of this type were used intensively, especially in the final phase of the war in the Pacific during the fighting for Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands, and during the fighting for Okinawa in 1945. Some Mitsubishi Ki-67s were used as kamikaze planes.
The Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryu (Japanese flying dragon) was a Japanese metal-frame medium bomber from the Second World War. The drive was provided by two motors Mitsubishi Ha-42-11 1900 hp each. The flight of the prototype took place in December 1942, and serial production continued in 1943-1944, ending with the production of about 760-770 aircraft of this type. The on-board armament consisted of a 20mm Ho-5 cannon and five 12.7mm Ho-103 machine guns. The machine could carry a load of bombs weighing up to 1,600 kilograms.
The Mitsubishi Ki-67 was initially commissioned by the Army Air Force Command, as the successor to the Nakajima Ki-49 aircraft. The conditions for the new machine were the highest possible maximum speed, a very solid structure and resistance to damage, the ability to operate in winter conditions and strong shooting weapons - much more powerful than on other aircraft of this class in the Japanese aviation. All these conditions were met by Mitsubishi plants, and what's more, the Ki-67 also had a large operating range and fantastic maneuverability for this class of aircraft. It was at least as good as the B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder, and clearly outperformed in many categories. Due to the very high combat value of the Ki-67, it was quickly adopted for the armament of the Japanese Navy. Aircraft of this type were used intensively, especially in the final phase of the war in the Pacific during the fighting for Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands, and during the fighting for Okinawa in 1945. Some Mitsubishi Ki-67s were used as kamikaze planes.
The Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryu (Japanese flying dragon) was a Japanese metal-frame medium bomber from the Second World War. The drive was provided by two motors Mitsubishi Ha-42-11 1900 hp each. The flight of the prototype took place in December 1942, and serial production continued in 1943-1944, ending with the production of about 760-770 aircraft of this type. The on-board armament consisted of a 20mm Ho-5 cannon and five 12.7mm Ho-103 machine guns. The machine could carry a load of bombs weighing up to 1,600 kilograms.
The Mitsubishi Ki-67 was initially commissioned by the Army Air Force Command, as the successor to the Nakajima Ki-49 aircraft. The conditions for the new machine were the highest possible maximum speed, a very solid structure and resistance to damage, the ability to operate in winter conditions and strong shooting weapons - much more powerful than on other aircraft of this class in the Japanese aviation. All these conditions were met by Mitsubishi plants, and what's more, the Ki-67 also had a large operating range and fantastic maneuverability for this class of aircraft. It was at least as good as the B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder, and clearly outperformed in many categories. Due to the very high combat value of the Ki-67, it was quickly adopted for the armament of the Japanese Navy. Aircraft of this type were used intensively, especially in the final phase of the war in the Pacific during the fighting for Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands, and during the fighting for Okinawa in 1945. Some Mitsubishi Ki-67s were used as kamikaze planes.