Warplanes of Japan: Rikugun Ki-93

Rikugun Ki-93

(IJAAF Photo)

The Rikugun Ki-93 was a prototype Japanese twin-engined fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Designed by the Army Aerotechnical Research Institute, to be a heavy fighter armed with large calibre cannon to serve in the anti-shipping or bomber destroyer roles, only one example of the Ki-93 was completed; this was damaged on its maiden flight, and destroyed by American bombing before it could be flown again. (Wikipedia)

(IJAAF Photos)

Rikugun Ki-93 twin-engined fighter prototype armed with large calibre cannon designed to serve in the anti-shipping or bomber-destroyer roles.  One example of the Ki-93 was completed; this was damaged on its maiden flight and further wrecked in a bombing raid when the hangar collapsed on it.  The remains of this aircraft were shipped to the USA where it was designated USAAF FE-152.  It was scrapped at Park Ridge c1950.  

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