Kawasaki Ki-102

The Kawasaki Ki-102 or Type 4 Attack Plane was a twin-engine, two-seat, long-range heavy fighter developed to replace the Ki-45 Toryū. Three versions were planned: the Ki-102 Kō day fighter, Ki-102 B ground-attack, and Ki-102 C night fighter. This aircraft's Allied [World War II Allies of World War II|Allied names for Japanese aircraft|reporting name] was "Randy".

Design and history

The Ki-102 entered service in 1944 but saw limited action. The main type was kept in reserve to protect Japan, although it did see some limited duty in the Okinawa campaign. It was kept out of front line service because it was hoped that it would be the carrier of the Ki-148 air-to-surface guided missile when the Allied invasion of Japan occurred.

Variants

; Ki-102
; Ki-102 A
; Ki-102 B
; Ki-102 C
; Ki-108
; Ki-108 Kai