Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu (Helen)

13 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A beautifully preserved Nakajima Ki-49 'Donryu' medium bomber on display, showcasing its classic WWII-era Japanese camouflage.

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Aircraft

Ki-49 Donryu (Helen) KI-49

WWII Japanese military camouflage

Manufacturer

Nakajima

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Aviation History

The Nakajima Ki-49 \'Donryu\' was a Japanese WWII twin-engine medium bomber, advanced for its time with self-sealing fuel tanks and heavy defensive armament, and saw extensive service in the Pacific Theater.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare—few surviving examples exist in museums worldwide.

Safety & Events

Noted for being one of Japan\'s only indigenous medium bombers with significant armor; aircraft of this model suffered heavy losses against increasingly effective Allied fighters.

Future Outlook

Preserved in a museum; no longer airworthy.

Specifications

Nakajima Ha-109 radial engines

Engine

20.42 m

Wingspan

16.50 m

Length

2,700 km

Range

405 km/h

Speed

8 crew (medium bomber payload ~1,000 kg)

Capacity

12,690 kg

MTOW

4.25 m

Height