Ki-43IIb missing

[greybeard1]

Originally Posted by IceFire

Any pictures?

I think difference in exhaust stacks can be detected in following pictures; first clearly shows the pipe-shaped one of IIb model (basically those of the previous model, elongated and oriented towards the stern). Second shows for comparison early exhaust stack.

IIb
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/japan/ai...fighter-01.png

IIa
http://ww2total.com/WW2/Weapons/War-...-008-px800.jpg

According to Bueschel, IIb wingspan was 10.837 m, whilst IIa one was 11.437 m (so about 60 cm = 2 ft).