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Saigon in FIC introduced to the Japanese people in 1943.

Fruits seller
Fruits_seller_Saigon_1943.jpg


Near Saigon Station
Near_Saigon_sta_1943.jpg


Saigon Museum
Saigon_museum_1943.jpg


Vehicles
Vehicles_Saigon_1943.jpg

Source: Color photo album of the southern front (1943)
 
Escuadrilla Azul said:
Hi Shinpachi Shinpachi

Do you have any info about the test evaluation of the 109&190 by IJAAF?
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IJA test pilots confirmed like this -

Fw-190's turning characteristic was not good but this fighter flew not only very fast but showed good stability. It was quicker to climb and dive because of its excellent acceleration ability than any other competitors in Japan at the time. But, in a simulated air combat with Ki-61 and Ki-84, when a pilot tried a sharp turn, unknown vibrations occurred and sudden stall followed. Fw-190 should avoid turn in air combat to win. Fw-190 was also easy for maintenance with no oil leaks and mechanical troubles. In August 1945, just before the end of war, a speed race was held with five aircraft of Fw-190, Bf-109(*other source says Ki-61), captured P-51, P-40 and Ki-84 at the altitude 6,000 meters. Just after the start, Fw-190 and Bf-109 took the lead but one minute later P-51 caught up and three minutes later, P-51 had taken the lead. Winner was P-51. Fw-190 and Ki-84 were 2nd. Bf-109 was 3rd and P-40 was the last.

Fw-190's aerodynamic design around the engine was later adopted by Ki-100 when it was converted from Ki-61.
Bf-109 was thought unnecessary for the Japanese because Ki-44 was confirmed superior in simulation.

Reference site: フォッケウルフ Fw190 - Wikipedia
 
Shinpachi said:
IJA test pilots confirmed like this -

Fw-190's turning characteristic was not good but this fighter flew not only very fast but showed good stability. It was quicker to climb and dive because of its excellent acceleration ability than any other competitors in Japan at the time. But, in a simulated air combat with Ki-61 and Ki-84, when a pilot tried a sharp turn, unknown vibrations occurred and sudden stall followed. Fw-190 should avoid turn in air combat to win. Fw-190 was also easy for maintenance with no oil leaks and mechanical troubles. In August 1945, just before the end of war, a speed race was held with five aircraft of Fw-190, Bf-109(*other source says Ki-61), captured P-51, P-40 and Ki-84 at the altitude 6,000 meters. Just after the start, Fw-190 and Bf-109 took the lead but one minute later P-51 caught up and three minutes later, P-51 had taken the lead. Winner was P-51. Fw-190 and Ki-84 were 2nd. Bf-109 was 3rd and P-40 was the last.

Fw-190's aerodynamic design around the engine was later adopted by Ki-100 when it was converted from Ki-61.
Bf-109 was thought unnecessary for the Japanese because Ki-44 was confirmed superior in simulation.

Reference site: フォッケウルフ Fw190 - Wikipedia
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Many thanks!

Do you know which version of the 109 and which of the Ki-44?

I think that some example of the E was shipped to Japan, but not sure if was a 1 or a 3.
 
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