A quick look at why the Nakajima Ki-49 and other WWII Japanese heavy bombers were an Epic Fail – The Aviation Geek Club
The IJAAF remained convinced that fast attack bombers like the Ki-21, Ki-49 and, eventually, the Ki-67 were the best option, as they could operate closely with advancing infantry units. Advertise The Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu (‘Dragon Eater’), codenamed ‘Helen’ by the Allies, was a twin-engined Japanese bomber designed to undertake daylight attacks without the protection of …