Ki-44 loadouts

[greybeard]

What were the possible external loads for the three versions of the Ki-44II: a, b and c? Could bombs and auxiliary fuel tanks be transported together?

Thanks,
GB

 

[Shinpachi]

Sorry GB. My pm answer to you was wrong.
Two bombs should be either choice among the 30 to 100kg.
Let me correct as follows -

Ki44-1 had no bombs.
Ki44-2 could carry two 30kg to 100kg bombs under the wing.
A few early Ki-44-2a could carry a 250kg bomb under the fuselage as an experimental model.
Two 125 litters drop tanks could be attached under the inner wing for the all Ki44 but the early 5 experimental Ki44-1 which had a drop tank under the fuselage.
The under carriages for the bombs and the drop tanks were separated but they were common for a few later Ki44-2c.

Thanks.

 

[greybeard]

Thank you so much!

Regards,
GB