P-38 Lightning vs Ki-61 Tony

New Guinea 1943–44

P-38 Lightning vs Ki-61 Tony cover

P-38 Lightning vs Ki-61 Tony

New Guinea 1943–44

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With its distinctive, twin-tailed design, the P-38 was one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft of World War II. It was also one of the best. The perfect balance of speed, firepower and range, it made a formable opponent during the crucial battles for the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. In response, the Japanese worked with the Germans to develop the Ki-61, a heavy air superiority fighter with an impressive array of firepower. In head-to-head match-ups, the P-38 proved the superior fighter, but individual duels often came down to the ability and experience of the individual pilots. This book recreates these fast, deadly duels in the skies of the Pacific using dramatic artwork and first-hand accounts.

Table of Contents

Introduction /Chronology /Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Strategic Situation /The Combatants /Combat /Statistics and Analysis /Conclusion /Further Reading

Product details

Published 10 Mar 2010
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781846039430
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Duel
Short code DUE 26
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Donald Nijboer

Donald Nijboer lives in Toronto, Canada and has wr…

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Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives i…

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Gareth Hector

Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international…

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