A Japanese Army twin-engine heavy fighter developed for ground attack, interception, and night-fighter roles.
Development
Kawasaki Ki-102 was developed by Kawasaki Aircraft Industries in Empire of Japan as a fighter. The family first flew in 1944 and entered service in 1944. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Kawasaki Ki-102 is represented across fighter, attack aircraft, and interceptor roles. The sourced variant records include service with Imperial Japanese Army Air Service. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include night fighter and anti ship.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Ki-102b and Ki-102c.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ki-102b | Production | Fighter | Imperial Japanese Army Air Service |
| Ki-102c | Production | Fighter | Imperial Japanese Army Air Service |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War — Putnam · Tier 3