Aircraft ID

[cammerjeff]

Does anyone recognize what aircraft is in this photo? The caption is "Hidemasa Kimura with Hawker Hurricane aircraft" that is obviously incorrect. I think it may be the Tachikawa Ki-77. But I am not sure. Thanks

source https://digitalcollections.museumof...type=all&lsk=82fde5bf173c9b1d3e52d259314da43c

 

[mjfur]

The description error is due to his other photos. It's referencing the home built kit plane Hurricane.

https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/nodes/view/25868

 

[Wurger]

This is the Gasuden Kōken ....

the pic source: the net.

 

[Oliverlovesplanes]

picture looks like very early b-17c models

 

[Wurger]

To continue my post above ... the Gasuden Kōken-Ki ...

the pic source: the net.

 

[mjfur]

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picture looks like very early b-17c models

Except the horizontal stab is located in the wrong place, forward of the vertical & rudder.

 

[special ed]

What engine for this large bird?

 

[Wurger]

What engine for this large bird?

German license-built by Kawasaki BMW VIII water-cooled V12 engine, 533 kW (715 hp)