Nakajima Helen 2 (twin engine)
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Nakajima 'Helen' (Army Type 100 Heavy bomber) Ki.49 Donryu

(Japan)
This bomber replaced the Ki.21. It was better armored, but had no real other advantages over the older aircraft. It never replaced it completely. 819 built.

Type: Ki.49-IIa
Function: bomber
Year: 1942 Crew: 8 Engines: 2 * 1500hp Nakajima Ha-109
Wing Span: Length: Height: Wing Area:
Empty Weight: Max.Weight:
Speed: 492km/h Ceiling: 9300m Range: 2950km

Nakajima Ki-49 Type100 Heavy Bomber "Donryu" (Helen)

Length : 16.81m
Wing Span: 20.42m
Hight : 4.25m
Wing Area : 69.05 Square Meter
All-Up Weight : 10,680Kg
Empty Weight : 6,540Kg
Main Engine : Nakajima Type2 Ha109 (1,520hp) X 2
Armament :
7.92mm Machine Gun X 5, 20mm Ho1 Machine Gun X 1
Bomb : 1,000Kg max

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