Hayabusa II appeared in late 1942 in an initial version, sort of transition between previous Ki-43-I and definite model two. Distinctive features of this very early model were retaining of Mk.I wing (span 11.437 m; area 22.000 sq.m) as well as of circular oil cooler.
Also featuring single drop tank in asymmetric configuration:
Click here to downloadUnzip into MODS, #DBW, #UP# or other dedicated mod folder.
Requires Diff_FM! For 4.09 users copy and paste the FM file from "-4.09 FM" to main mod folder.
UV2 users please see reply #11 (bottom of this page) to grab right FM for you!
Optional: alternative loadout with more correct Ho-103 machineguns (instead of generic "Browning_50jap") is provided.
Again, copy from "- alternative machineguns" and paste into main folder.
Lines:
-Air.ini-
Ki-43-II-Early air.KI_43_II_Early 2 NOINFO ja01 DESERT
-Plane_ru-
Ki-43-II-Early Ki-43-II, early model, 1942
-Weapons_ru-
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# Ki-43-II-Early
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Ki-43-II-Early.default Default (2x12.7mm)
Ki-43-II-Early.2x15kg 2 x 15 kg Bombs
Ki-43-II-Early.1x150l 1 x 150 L Droptank
Ki-43-II-Early.2x150l 2 x 150 L Droptanks
Ki-43-II-Early.none Empty
-skin folder-
Ki-43-II-Early
Note: incorrect shape of the oil cooler under the engine (the one from stock Ki-43-II). Stay tuned for further 3d updates...
Tested in 4.10+DBW 1.7.1 and 4.09+UP2.01.
Credits:
main 3d meshes: 1c Company / UP.3 (modified by JAPANCAT). Circular oil cooler and rounded wingtip from stock Ki-43-I model.
Better wheels and propeller: courtesy of PA_Jeronimo.
New FM, Beta testing, original idea, support and research: Greybeard
Hier.him and 3d tweaks, classfiles, new slot, new default skins: Spitwulf
Templates used: eMeL + Dan46
Have fun!