Mansyū Army Type 2 Advanced Trainer / Ki-79
Technical Information

Background
Built by Manshūkoku Hikōki Seizo K.K. (Mansyū / Mansyu) as a two seat trainer version of the Type 97 Fighter / Ki-27 (Nate) with four sub-versions. The single seat Ki-79a with engine Ha.13a-I. Ki-79c with engine Ha.13a-III and the two-seat Ki-79b with engine Ha.13a-I. Finally the Ki-79d with engine Ha.13a-III. Code named "Willow" by the Allies. Postwar, in Indonesian Air Force known as "Nishikoren".

Production
Ki-79 a total of 1,329 were built

Technical Details
Crew  One (pilot)
Engine One Ha.13a-I or Ha.13a-III radial engine 510 hp with two bladed propeller
Span  11.3 m
Length  7.53 m
Height  3.25 m
Maximum Speed  292 mph
Range  395 miles
Armament  (nose) 2 × 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns with 500 rounds/gun
Or, (nose) 1 x 12.7 machine gun and 1 x 7.7 machine gun on later models
Bomb Load  (wing racks) 100 kg (220 lbs) of bombs
Or, 500 kg (1,100 lb) of bombs as kamikaze