Could a Ki-43-Ia based in French Indochina operate over northern Malaya? It´s app. 300 miles to the east coast of Malaya and at least another 100 to the west coast. See Mapping and Distance Tools
Acc. to Joe Baugher the "maximum range" of a Ki-43-Ia was 745 miles. Maximum range meaning what? With internal fuel, with the two 44 gal. drop tanks or even ferry range?
Acc. to Joe Baugher the "maximum range" of a Ki-43-Ia was 745 miles. Maximum range meaning what? With internal fuel, with the two 44 gal. drop tanks or even ferry range?