fujisan-ni-noboru-hinode: In late 1943 the Japanese Navy Air Service imported one FW-190 A-5 fr
fujisan-ni-noboru-hinode: In late 1943 the Japanese Navy Air Service imported one FW-190 A-5 from Germany, transferred via submarine. Tests between this plane and the Ki-84 and other single seat fighters were contacted mainly at Fusa airfield. Compared to most Japanese fighters, it was better in acceleration, climbing performance, armament etc. Furthermore, it was an inspirational design and Japanese airplane manufacturers learnt a lot about mass production planning and techniques. Together with a Me-210A, it was the last set of planes imported by Japan from Germany. -- source link