Mitsubishi 'Dinah' (Army Type 100 Command Reconaissance
aircraft) Ki.46
(Japan)
The graceful Ki.46 was an excellent high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft,
and one of the few aircraft that could escape fighters by its high
performance. The Ki.46-III had an unstepped nose, the other versions had
more conventional lines. An attempt to use it as
B-29 interceptor was less successful, due to the type's low climbing
speed. 1742 built.
Type: Ki.46-II
Function: reconnaissance
Year: 1941 Crew: 2 Engines: 2 * 783kW Mitsubishi Ha-102
Wing Span: 14.70m Length: 11.00m Height: 3.88m Wing Area: 32.00m2
Empty Weight: 3263kg Max.Weight: 5800kg
Speed: 604km/h Ceiling: 10720m Range: 2475km
Armament: 0-1*mg7.7mm
Type: Ki.46-III
Function: reconnaissance
Year: 1942 Crew: 2 Engines: 2 * 1500hp Mitsubishi Ha-112-II
Wing Span: 14.70m Length: 11.00m Height: 3.88m Wing Area: 32.00m2
Empty Weight: 3830kg Max.Weight: 6500kg
Speed: 630km/h Ceiling: 10500m Range: 4000km |
James D. West