Tachikawa Ki-70
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The Tachikawa Ki-70 Clara was a high speed, photo reconnaissance aircraft that was tested for the Japanese Air Force in prototype form but never entered production. The Ki-70 was the intended successor to the Mitsubishi Ki-46 but was difficult to handle and was slower than the Mitsubishi Ki-46. The Ki-70 was first flown in 1943 but was found unsatisfactory and the program was terminated. Three aircraft were built.
Description
Using the familiar layout of aircraft,such as the Mitsubishi G3M bomber and its planned predecessor the Mitsubishi Ki-46, the Ki-70 had a twin tail and narrow fuselage, an extensively glazed nose, and second cockpit facing aft for the gunner.
History
In later years, the Ki-70 was used to disprove supposed photographic evidence concerning Amelia Earhart's supposed capture by the Japanese before World War II.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Specifications (Ha-104M engine)
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See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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Bibliography
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- Francillon, Réne J. Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War. London: Putnam, 1970. Template:ISBN.
- Francillon, René J. Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War. London: Putnam Aeronautical, 1979. Template:ISBN. (new edition 1987. Template:ISBN.)
External links
- Complete specifications for the Ki-70Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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