Mitsubishi Army Type 4 Heavy Bomber / Ki-67 Hiryu (Peggy)
Technical Information
Background
Built by Mitsubishi for the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) designated Army Type 4 Heavy Bomber / Ki-67 Hiryu meaning "Flying Dragon". Allied code name "Peggy".
Ki-109
Experimental version for use as a high altitude interceptor.
Production
A total of 698 were built before the end of the Pacific War excluded the Kai and Sakura-dan conversions.
Technical Details
Crew Six - Eight
Engine 2 x 1,900hp Mitsubishi Ha-104 driving four bladed propeller
Span 73' 9.75"
Length 61' 4.25"
Maximum Speed 334 mph
Range 1,740 miles
Armament 4 x 12.7mm Machine Guns, 1 x 20mm cannon
Bombload 1,764 lb
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