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Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi Special-Attack Aircraft Family

The Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi was a simple single-seat special-attack aircraft designed for one-way Tokko missions against Allied invasion fleets. Ordered in January 1945, its prototype was ready in under two months; 104 Tsurugis were built by Nakajima, none saw combat before Japan’s surrender, and planned naval and improved versions remained unbuilt.

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Identity

Aliases
Nakajima Ki-115 TsurugiKi-115Ki-115aKi-115bTsurugiSabre
Family Name
Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi
Full Name
Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi Special-Attack Aircraft Family
Roles
militaryexperimental
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi was a simple single-seat special-attack aircraft designed for one-way Tokko missions against Allied invasion fleets. Ordered in January 1945, its prototype was ready in under two months; 104 Tsurugis were built by Nakajima, none saw combat before Japan’s surrender, and planned naval and improved versions remained unbuilt.
First Flight Year
1,945

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 02:03:53 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 02:03:53 UTC