A Japanese twin-engine heavy fighter later used extensively for interception and night-fighter missions.
Development
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu was developed by Kawasaki Aircraft Industries in Empire of Japan as a fighter. The family first flew in 1939 and entered service in 1941. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu is represented across fighter 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.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Ki-45 Kai.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ki-45 Kai | 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