A Japanese Army twin-engine medium bomber intended to replace the Ki-21.
Development
Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu was developed by Nakajima Aircraft Company in Empire of Japan as a bomber. 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, Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu is represented primarily in the bomber role. 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 tactical bomber.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Ki-49-II.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ki-49-II | Production | Bomber | 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