A high-performance Japanese Army long-range heavy fighter prototype whose development ended with the war.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1944
OriginEmpire of Japan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ki-83 | Prototype | 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
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