Allied Technical Intelligence Unit (ATIU) report "OSCAR MK. 2 No 5653"
This report details the January 27, 1944 investigation of Ki-43-II Oscar 5653 on Long Island.
"27 January, 1944
OSCAR Mk. 2 No. 5653
A.
This airplane was examined on the 27 January, 1944. It is estimated that the crash occured about 22 January, 1944. Map reference, Long Isalnd - 5° 17' S - 147° 1' E.
B. Type of Airplane
(a) Type 1 F OSXCAR mk. 2.
2. General Airframe Characteristics.
(a) The shape and structure of this wing appears normal to OSCAR Mk. 1 with the execption of the wing tips. The wing tips are believed to be clipped and very slightly rounded.
(b) Due to the right wing tip being torn off, correct measurement was impossible. As close as could be obtained, the wing span was approximately 34' 6". The engine had broken in half at the blower section, the impeller remaining on the fuselage portion, consequently, the exact length was impossible to obtain. The length is beleived, however, to be the same as the OSCAR Mk. 1 with a difference to be taken into account because of the larger engine.
(c) No change in flaps, slots or diving brakes.
C. Identification and Distinguishing Marks.
Seerial number of airplane is 5653. It was found stencilled in several places and also on fuselage namepltes. Surfaces were mottled green upper and unpainted lower. For other distinguishing marks see attached sketch and photos.
D. Type of Engine.
1. Engine.
(a) Nakajima 1150 h.p.
(b) Twin row radial, 14 cyl.
(c) Air cooled.
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Credit: NARA ATIS Date: January 27, 1944
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