PDF Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien / Ki-100 (Monographs) by Leszek Wieliczko in History

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Wiliczko comes through again!By Robert P. DyerFinding the Ki-100 was a "Razorback" and a "Bubbletop" was fantastic! Plus color profiles show Kawasaki used Chromate yellow for wheel wells and gear leg covers is a big help in my model building. Model kit manufacturers claim it is O.D. green. Excellent war pictures of both is a big help too. I would buy this book again.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. An Outstanding Reference Work!By Daniel J.Despite an occasional; minor spelling or grammatical error; this is an impressive; outstandingly well-researched work; long overdue! The Ki-61 had considerable potential; though was often let-down by it's less-than-reliable inline engine. Though not quite as maneuverable as it's contemporaries; the "Tony"did not 'flame' as easily as the others did; and Allied fighters used to diving away from Japanese aircraft in 'hit and run' attacks sometimes learned the hard way that the 'Hien" dove faster than it's contemporaries. However; the most interesting parts of this book; to me; concern the Ki-100 "Goshikisen;" the radial-engined final variant. Since this version was in service for roughly the last six months of W.W.II; it baffles me that it escaped being granted an Allied Code Name. The "Goshikisen" was supposedly somewhat slower than the inline-engined "Tony;" but handled better; including better maneuverability. Information on the "Goshikisen" is rather scarce; so this book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Cheryl DonlonExcellent reference book; filled with technical specs; and lots of good pictures.