Apparently it was done, but I haven’t seen any pictures
In September 1944, the Army requested Mitsubishi to modify the Ki-67 to allow the suspension of 250 kg or 500 kg bombs under its wings. The design and prototype of this external rack were carried out. The long-range variant of the Ki-67 was equipped with drop tanks on this external rack.
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Underwing Suspension System
Initially, two 250 kg bombs will be equipped under the wings, and as soon as possible, two 500 kg bombs will be equipped.
翼下懸吊装置
翼下に取敢えず250kg爆弾2発を、なるべく早き時期に於て500kg爆弾2発を装備し得る如くす
I think it might be a good idea to add this experimental external rack to the Ki-67-I Otsu. In the game, there are very few differences between Ko and Otsu apart from the tail gun.
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Also I would like to notice that it could take 800kg bomb also.
In US documents about Ke-Go is said that Ki-67 took 2 of this bombs. But because of sizes it looks like that it can’t be used in bomb bay but could easily be used on underwing bomb rack
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JAPANESE INFRA RED DEVICES ARTICLE I CONTROL FOR GUIDED MISSILES November 1945
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That would be an excellent idea. The Ki 67 suffers from having an awful bomb load for its battle rating. The pylons would help a lot.
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Is the assumption that the Ko could only carry 250 kg correct, and the Otsu up to 500 kg?
That being said, I wouldn’t mind making a thread for the Ki-67, there are other issues like the nose and rear turrets not working properly. Like my message if I should
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Done!
Let’s get cracking (￣^￣)ゞ
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Ho-203 and Ho-204 HE rounds now have the correct weight and muzzle velocity. Unfortunately HE filler weight and type was left. Also there shouldn’t be a tracer at all?
https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/PluDQsRYVBYb
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@KillaKiwi would you like to report these?
The secondary sources below give the same 45g filler, but I’m not sure what type it should be in game.
Weapons and Technology (268) (兵器と技術)” edited by the Japan Association of Defense Industry. September 1969 page 38
Autocannon by Anthony G. Williams, 17.2.2023, ISBN 1785009206, pages 153 and 154
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https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/WmRPRXUWWfKn
I did the tracer.
Not sure what I can do about the 45g filler.
The 37mm HEFI shell with the Type 4 Air Collum Fuze seems to be filled primarely with incendiary filler, which is probably the reason for increase in filler weight.
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I support the general idea, but quoting WoWP and KC?
More like to show how behind WT is lmao.
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One idea would be to have the option to choose Ho204 instead of Ho401?
The armor-piercing belt (P-bullet) of the Ho 204 already has sufficient armor-piercing capability in the game.
Although I think it would be preferable to have enough armor piercing capability of Ho 401.
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Any tips on how to aim this aircraft’s 57mm cannon?
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For attacking ground targets or planes? You probably just need to get the hang of it.
For planes I reccomend vertical targeting and for ground targets without.
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get closer
Ki-102b lacking bombs // Gaijin.net // Issues
I hope the contents of this report are implemented soon. While searching for related materials, I came across this photo.
大日本帝国陸軍 記録写真［キ102甲・乙/（戦闘機・襲撃機）］ | 大日本帝国軍 主要兵器
It’s possible that the same photo is included in the report, but since the contents of “Additional files for historical issues” can only be viewed by the reporter and moderator, I’m sharing them here.
The following can be determined from the photograph:
- The bomb racks are located beneath the fuselage
- Two are arranged side by side
Based on this photograph and previously submitted materials, I believe we can confirm the loading of at least 50kg x4, 100kg x4, and 250kg x2.
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It’s incredible. So many bug reports made since its introduction, and yet nothing has been done. It has the potential to be one of the best axis attackers.
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When was ‘fuel starvataion’ get nerfed on this? Isn’t it a late-war’ish design to suffer from this ? I cant complete a roll without it starving engines
Bf 109Z Situation all over again