Ki 43 variant

[MacArther]

Anyone have pictures or schematics of the KI 43 variant to be armed with two 20mm guns in lieu of the 12.7mm nose guns? I ask, because it would seem the cowling would have to undergo an extensive remodling to accomadate the larger weapons.

 

[Wurger]

Hi !!!
I don't remember if Ki-43-IIIb is the same with Ki-43-III Otsu.The Japonese names of their planes are a bit strange.However, if it means the same,here you are. The link is to a photo of a frontal part of Ki-43 that seems to be similar to Ki-43-III Otsu.

http://ww2aircraft.co.uk/Ki-43-6.html

regards

 

[MacArther]

Thanks much!