Nakajima Ki-116

The Ki-116 was the last variant of the Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate to enter flight trials. It was originally the fourth Mansyu-built Ki-84-I, adapted to take a Mitsubishi Ha-112-II (aka Kinsei 62) engine, the same engine used in the Kawasaki Ki-100, driving a three-blade propeller borrowed from a Mitsubishi Ki-46-III Dinah. This conversion proved to be very successful, a reduction of in empty weight being registered. The aircraft was still undergoing tests at the time of Japan's defeat. It appeared somewhat longer and had an increased tail surface area compared to the original Ki-84. This aircraft was created as a fighter-interceptor. There is no indication that it was intended for the Special Attack suicide role (shimbu-tai). One aircraft was built at Manshūkoku Hikōki Seizo KK at their plant in Harbin in 1945. ==Specifications==

General Characteristics • Crew: one • Length: 9.93 m (32 ft 7 in) • Wingspan: 11.23 m (36 ft 11 in) • Height: 3.38 m (11 ft 1 in) • Wing Area: 21 m2 (226 ft²) • Empty Weight: 2,240 kg (4,938lb) • Loaded Weight: 3,192 kg (7,039lb) • Powerplant:1 Mitsubishi Ha-112-11 • Speed : 730 km/h • Armament: 2x 20mm Ho-5 cannons in wings and 2x 12.7mm Ho-103 machine guns in upper fuselage ==See also==