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Originally Posted by Ithekro
The Type 4 was probably as heavily armored as the late model American planes to make up for the short comings of the Type 1 and Type 2.
The Type 4 was one of a handful of Japanese fighter designs that could easily compete with the Allied frontline fighters in 1944 and 45.
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Easily a match for an F4U-4 or P-51D assuming pilot is competent. It's technically the best reciprocating engine plane Imperial Japan made that went into production