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Often mistaken for the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (translated: Peregrine Falcon) was operated by the Imperial Japanese Army Airforce. While similar in design, the Zero was operated by Imperial Navy pilots and differed in several design points and operational areas. “Oscar” was a code name assigned to the Hayabusa by Allied Forces. The Ki-43 was lightweight, fast, nimble, and easy to fly, and it had a distinct performance advantage over most of...
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