Japanese Ki-91 Heavy Bomber

Kawasaki’s Ki-91 was a proposed Japanese long-range heavy bomber intended to give the Imperial Japanese Army a capability beyond its existing twin-engine bombers. The project envisaged a large four-engine aircraft and advanced equipment, but wartime industrial disruption prevented a completed flying prototype. Its story belongs to Japan’s unrealized strategic-bomber ambitions rather than operational bombing campaigns. The design differed from the Imperial Navy’s Nakajima G8N and G10N projects, which arose from different requirements and organizations. Large bombers also demanded suitable airfields, reliable engines, navigation equipment, and trained crews. Japan’s worsening shortages made these supporting requirements increasingly difficult to meet as the war continued.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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