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Why no cannon though ? i dont understand that part the zero had themThe KI-43 was close to the A6M in many respects and a formidible adversary early in the Pacific war.
That was my next question where are the cannon the zero had themManeuverable as allgetout, but lightly armed. Seems it relied more upon pilot skill than design.
That was my next question where are the cannon the zero had them
I think id rather lose a bit of turning and gain a little weight then not have firepowerI'd imagine that was a design trade-off, but I'm not very educated in the -43.
I think id rather lose a bit of turning and gain a little weight then not have firepower
Yeah engine weight can be a problemThat's my sense as well, but we have to remember that Japanese engines weren't all that hefty and their designers had to scrimp on weight where they could.
Yeah engine weight can be a problem
Do they look enough alike to get them mixed upI was getting more at the Japanese valuing maneuverability and range over weapons or armor, on the limitations they were working with.
They sure made good use of it even with its light armament. Many of the Allied reports from CBI and Indonesia regarding fighting "Zeroes" were actually reporting about Oscars.
Do they look enough alike to get them mixed up
I rather not try that i think they were hurt by engine power too they didnt have the boost of something like a r-2800 or 9 cyl wrightRight, now be doing 200 mph in a furball and give a good ID. They can be and were confused.
I rather not try that i think they were hurt by engine power too they didnt have the boost of something like a r-2800 or 9 cyl wright
Im not they made good planes im not saying they didntI don't think there's much denying that they did well with what they had.
Im not they made good planes im not saying they didnt
Sorry kinda stressing truck race is onDidn't mean to come pushy, sorry if I did.
Sorry kinda stressing truck race is on