The Ki-108 Kai was a Japanese twin-engine heavy fighter/interceptor prototype developed from the Ki-96 and Ki-102 models. It was designed to counter the high-altitude American bombers such as the B-29 Superfortress.

The Kawasaki Ki-102 or Type 4 Attack Plane (四式襲撃機, Yonshiki shūgeki-ki) was a twin-engine, two-seat, long-range heavy fighter developed to replace the Ki-45 Toryu. Three versions were planned: the Ki-102 Kō day fighter , Ki-102 Otsu ground-attack , and Ki-102 Hei night fighter .

Apr 5, 2017 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Kawasaki Ki-108 Twin-Engine Heavy Fighter / Interceptor Prototype Aircraft including pictures.

キ108は、第二次世界大戦時の大日本帝国陸軍の試作戦闘機。キ102を設計母体とし開発された。本項ではキ108の高高度性能を更に向上させたキ108改についても詳述する。開発は川崎航空機。

The Ki-108 Kai was a Japanese twin-engine heavy fighter/interceptor prototype developed from the Ki-96 and Ki-102 models. It was designed to counter the high-altitude American bombers such as the B-29 Superfortress. It had a pressurized cockpit, …

Another planned branch of the heavy fighter / advanced interceptor "Ki-108" emerged from this basic design. The form is modeled after a high-altitude fighter jet capable of hitting America's new heavy bombers - the Boeing B-29 "Superfortresses" - which are becoming well known over Japan.

Aug 26, 2018 · Optimised for high-altitude - Between 3000-6000m, the Ki-108 will be in its prime in terms of engine performance giving you the ability to use this plane in its intended role of bomber interceptor.

Mar 13, 2015 · The ki-108 was a modification of the ki-102 very late in WWII. It was much more maneuverable and better at altitude due to the much decreased wing loading and a much longer, thinner fuselage. 4 were built, all modified from the ki-102c.

Jul 7, 2021 · Ki-108 is fucking incredible. I was downright stunned after winning an extended dogfight with a Bf-109E-4 in a Combined Ground match with that thing. It flies like the Mosquito damn well should.

Based around two previous models the Ki 96 and the Ki 102, the Ki 108 never got to fulfill it's role due to the worsening situation of the war. The design was never settled with the result that it's combat potential was never fulfilled.