Japanese jet fighter-attacker project
The was a Japanese jet fighter aircraft-attack aircraft project designed during the final stages of World War II but which was never completed.
Development.
The Nakajima Kikka had been inspired by the successful German Messerschmitt Me 262, but the similarities to that aircraft were limited to the general configuration. On the other hand, the design team led by Iwao Shibuya based the "Karyū" far more closely on the German aircraft, which had already proven itself quite formidable.
The Ki-201 project was ordered by the Imperial Japanese Army between October and December 1944, with the Army laying out a performance requirement of an top speed, practical ceiling, and range. The design was advanced by Nakajima during 1945 and the basic drawings were completed in June.
Nakajima anticipated the completion of the first "Karyū" by December 1945, and the first 18 units by March 1946. Most sources agree that work on the first prototype had not yet begun by the time of the Japanese surrender.
Specifications (planned specification).
"Data from" "Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War"; "Famous Aircraft of the World, first series, no.76: Japanese Army Experimental Fighters (1)"General characteristics* Crew: 1* Aspect ratio: 
Performance* Maximum speed: Mach * Endurance: * g limits: * Roll rate: 
Armament
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