Nakajima Ki-201

The Nakajima Ki-201 Karyū (火龍, Fire Dragon) was a Japanese jet fighter/attack aircraft project designed during the final stages of World War II and remained unbuilt. The development of the Karyū was heavily influenced by Nazi Germany's Messerschmitt Me 262, the first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Unlike the more compact Nakajima Kikka, which was requested by the Imperial Japanese Navy, the design of the Karyū was considerably larger, slightly more so than the Me 262 itself, and shared a closer resemblance to the German aircraft overall. The proposal was met with an order from the Imperial Japanese Army during late 1944; it was stipulated that the Karyū should be capable of attaining 800–1,000 km/h (500–620 mph), an altitude of 12,000 m (39,000 ft), and at least 800–1,000 km (500–620 mi) range. Basic drawings for the entire aircraft were completed in June 1945; the first prototype Karyū was at one point set to be completed by December 1945 as well as 18 pre-production aircraft by March 1946. However, the programme was terminated following the Surrender of Japan in August 1945.

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