Nakajima Ki-43
1939 fighter aircraft family by Nakajima; important fighter of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II
The Nakajima Ki-43 was one of the major fighter aircrafts of the World War II in Japan. Called Oscar by the Allies it was used in all major Japaneses operations between 1942 and 1945. After the war it was used by China, France, Indonesia, and North Korea.
| Nakajima Ki-43 | |
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| Nakajima Ki-43. | |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | Japan. |
| Manufacturer | Nakajima |
| First flight | 1939 |
| Introduction | 1942 |
| Status | Out of service. |
| Primary user | Japan Air Force. |
| Number built | 5919 |
