Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Oscar)

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13 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Nakajima Ki-43 'Oscar' WWII fighter preserved in a museum hangar.

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Aviation History

The Nakajima Ki-43 was the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force’s most important fighter in the early stages of WWII, known as \'Oscar\' to the Allies.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; only a handful of preserved examples worldwide.

Safety & Events

This type engaged extensively in the Pacific theater and defended Japan until late WWII. Survivors are rare museum pieces today.

Future Outlook

Preserved and on display in a museum.

Nakajima Ha-25 radial piston engine

Engine

11.5 m

Wingspan

8.92 m

Length

1,700 km

Range

400 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

2,800 kg

MTOW

3.27 m

Height