Kawasaki Ki-102


The Kawasaki Ki-102 was a Japanese warplane of World War II. It was a twin-engine, two-seat, long-range heavy fighter developed to replace the Ki-45 Toryu. Three versions were planned: the Ki-102a day fighter, Ki-102b ground-attack and Ki-102c night fighter. This aircraft's Allied reporting name was "Randy".

Design and history

The Ki-102 entered service in 1944, but saw limited action. The main type was kept in reserve to protect Japan, although it did see some limited duty in the Okinawa campaign. It was kept out of front line service because it was hoped that it would be the carrier of the Igo-1-B air-to-ground guided missile when the Allied invasion of Japan occurred.

Variants

; Ki-102
; Ki-102a
; Ki-102b
; Ki-102c
; Ki-108
; Ki-108 Kai

Specifications (Ki-102b)