World War II Vehicles, Tanks, Airplanes, and Ships
World War II, a time in history of great upheaval the world over. Found here in are some of the machines used in that time by the men and women who fought the battles, delivered the supplies, and transported the wounded. Look around and enjoy the historical information, the specifications, pictures and videos of the machines of war that were used in World War II.
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17 September 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-78 high speed research
In order to make an attempt at the world air speed record the KEN III project was started at the University of Tokyo. This was taken over by the Japanese military and designated the Ki-78. Only one prototype was constructed.
- kawasaki-ki-78-high-speed-research-public-domain
The prototype.
Public domain.
15 September 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-66 dive bomber
After seeing what the German's did in Europe, the Japanese decided to develop a dive bomber to support the Army. The Kawasaki Ki-66 was designed, but as it wasn't much better than other aircraft already in production it never went past six prototypes that were constructed.
10 September 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-64 fighter
There was only one prototype of the Kawasaki Ki-64 fighter produced, but it was unique in that it used two contra-rotating propellers and the wings for cooling.
8 September 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (swallow) fighter, Army Type 3 Fighter
The Kawasaki Ki-61 was a high performance fighter that if built in more numbers might have made a difference for the Japanese Army.
- Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien fighter
Allied code name: Tony.
Public domain.
1 September 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-60 fighter
The Kawasaki Ki-60 wasn't as maneuverable as the Ki-61 and after three prototypes were constructed the design was abandoned.
- Kawasaki Ki-60 fighter
A prototype in 1941.
Public domain.
1 September 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-56 transport, Army Type 1 Freight Transport
The Kawasaki Ki-56 was based on the Lockheed 14-WG3 transport. Only 121 were manufactured.
- Kawasaki Ki-56 transport
Allied code name: Thalia.
Public domain.
31 August 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-32 bomber, Army Type 98
The Kawasaki Ki-32 was the last Japanese Imperial Army bomber to have a liquid cooled engine.
- Kawasaki Ki-32 bomber
Allied code name: Mary.
Public domain.
25 August 2017, Japan's Kawasaki Ki-10 fighter, Army Type 95 Fighter Model 1
The Kawasaki Ki-10 was an extremely maneuverable biplane fighter that was well liked by its pilots.
- Kawasaki Ki-10 fighter
Public domain.
August 2017, Japan
I've made updates to Japan's History, Air Formations, and Code Names.
30 July 2017, Japan's Aircraft Production
Japan's Aircraft Production could never keep up with the Allies once the United States was brought into World War II by Japan. Though the Japanese had a few excellent designs at the beginning they never urgently improved on them until it was too late.
22 July 2017, Italy's IMAM Ro.37 reconnaissance
The IMAM Ro.37 was used extensively in the Mediterranean area in the mid-1930s to 1943.
- IMAM Ro.37 reconnaissance
With a Fiat engine.
Public domain.
21 July 2017, Soviet Polikarpov U-2 bomber, trainer; Polikarpov Po-2 bomber, trainer
Nicknamed the Kukuruzhnik (corn cutter) by the Soviet troops, the Polikarpov Po-2 was manufactured in huge numbers.
16 July 2017, United States' Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison
The Stinson L-5 Sentinel was used as an oberservation aircraft primary by the US Army and Marines.
- Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison
A member of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group.
©IWM FRE-5379.
14 July 2017, United States' Piper Grasshopper liaison
The Piper L-4 was the third of the Grasshopper series of liaison aircraft.
- Piper L-4 Grasshopper liaison
A member of the 78th Fighter Group based in Duxford.
©IWM FRE-3061.
8 July 2017, United States' Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper liaison
The Aeronca L-3 was one of three manufacturers that manufactured the Grasshopper series of aircraft.
- Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper liaison
With the 93rd Bomber Group.
©IWM FRE-3752.
7 July 2017, United States' Taylorcraft L-2 Deluxe liaison
The Taylorcraft L-2 was one of three manufacturers that manufactured the Grasshopper series of aircraft.
- Taylorcraft L-2B Deluxe liaison
Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook
6 July 2017, United States' Stinson / Vultee L-1 Vigilant liaison
A little over 300 of the Stinson L-1 Vigilant liaison aircraft were manufactured. They were widely used by the USAAF and RAF.
- Stinson L-1 Vigilant liaison
Public domain.
3 July 2017, Germany's Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu (Eagle Owl), Fw 189 "Flying Eye", reconnaissance
Used primarily on the Eastern Front the Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu was used for reconnaissance.
3 July 2017, Germany's Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (Stork) observation, transport
Probably the best short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft of World War II the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch was used as an observation aircraft.
- Fieseler Fi-156 Storch observation
Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook
2 July 2017, Germany's Henschel Hs 126 reconnaissance
The Henschel Hs 126 was initially used in Spain and was used in front line service until 1942.
- Henschel Hs-126 reconnaissance
Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook
1 July 2017, Japan's Tachikawa Ki-36 army cooperation, Army Type 98; Tachikawa Ki-55 trainer, Army Type 99
The Tachikawa Ki-36 was also an easy to fly plane and it was even made into the Ki-55 trainer.
Links
- Free Military Manuals
Free Military Manuals have manuals in pdf format, The main aim of this web site is to bring WWII German Military Manuals no longer in print into the public domain for free. - World War II Wiki
Historical database for just about everything World War II. - Panzers of the Wehrmacht
Informative site dedicated to the men and vehicles of the German Armed Forces of the Second World War. Contains an excellent image gallery.
