Hata, Ikuhiko, Yasuho Izawa and Christopher Shores. [3] It was the only mass-produced Japanese fighter of the war to use a liquid-cooled inline V engine. 299 - Ki-61-Ia under restoration to static display at Ardmore, Auckland, New Zealand by AvSpecs. [12][15], During testing, the Hien proved capable,[16] but several shortcomings were subsequently revealed in operational service,[citation needed] namely the armor protection that was insufficient against larger guns and a sub-standard engine that eventually led to a new engine being considered. The ammunition capacity was limited, having only around 250 rounds for each weapon. By the end of the campaign, nearly 2,000 Japanese aircraft had been lost in air attacks from up to 200 Allied aircraft at a time, around half of which were Consolidated B-24 Liberators and North American B-25 Mitchells armed with fragmentation bombs. Although the Ki-61 was broadly similar to the Ki-60, it featured several refinements exploiting lessons learned from the disappointing flight characteristics of the earlier design. Is he up for the challenge in this on going war or is he another pilot ready to be shot down. [22] The Ki-61 carried a great deal of fuel, but due to having self-sealing fuel tanks it was not considered readily flammable, as many other Japanese aircraft were. シビックEF9、EG6、EK9やGK5フィットなどホンダ車メインのレーシングカーから、オリジナルパーツの製作・取り付け、中古車販売など幅広く対応中！ ホンダVTEC車のことなら何でもお任せ!! In early reports, when it was thought to have been a German fighter, the Ki-61 had been code-named "Mike". The new Japanese fighter caused some pain and consternation among Allied pilots, particularly when they found out the hard way that they could no longer go into a dive and escape as they had from lighter Japanese fighters. Also he is a fighter jet pilot and joined with Project Blue to resist Fata Morgana. [12], A number of Ki-61s were also used in Tokkotai (kamikaze) missions launched toward the end of the war. He is also a young Japanese man, appeared with only brown eyes and a little of his black hair are visible and has an X-shaped scar on his forehead. Game play always begins in Tokyo (at the bottom of the chart), but the player may choose her/his route otherwise. Peek-a-Bangs : Almost never seen with both eyes visible. The Ki-61 was delivered to 15th Sentai (group/wing), as well as some individual Chutaicho (Squadron Leaders) in other Sentai, and even to operational training units in the JAAF. [13] He is also a young Japanese man, appeared with only brown eyes and a little of his black hair are visible and has an X-shaped scar on his forehead. "Rondini Giapponesi" (in Italian). Most aircraft were destroyed in military conflicts between the Netherlands and the newly proclaimed-Republic of Indonesia during the. https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Hien_(Sonic_Wings)?oldid=1061663. More Tags: Aero Fighters Sonic Wings Arcade Neo Geo Neo-Geo CD SNK Video System Co., Ltd. Blaster Robo Mecha Keaton Captain Silver Hien … Boss battle with Osaru: Mao Mao is walking in the rain, lost in thought about Hien. * Japanese Fighter-Support X piloted by Hien… [20][21], Even with these problems, there was some concern in Allied aviation circles regarding the Hien. Hien Hien is a ninja pilot selectable in the Aerofighters series. I've added scans of a preview for Sonic Wings Assault from the UK's Nintendo Magazine, issue 58, July 1997. Aero Fighters 3 Desarrolladora(s) Video System Distribuidora(s) Video System Plataforma(s) Arcade, SNK Neo Geo CD Fecha(s) de lanzamiento Arcade 17 de noviembre de 1995 Aero Fighters 3 (Sonic Wings 3 en Japón) es un juego de arcade del género Matamarcianos de desplazamiento vertical lanzado en 1995 por Video System para la placa Neo-Geo [23], The tactic of using aircraft to ram American Boeing B-29 Superfortresses was first recorded in late August 1944, when B-29s from Chinese airfields attempted to bomb the steel factories at Yawata. A self-sealing fuel tank with a capacity of 165 L (44 US gal) was located behind the pilot's seat. Sonic Wings V (also known as Aero Fighters 5 outside of Japan) is the 6th installment of Sonic Wings/Aero Fighters franchise and the direct sequel to Sonic Wings Special. Keith Bishop Keaton's partner in Aero Fighters. She runs into a man who teases her for thinking too hard; as he walks away, she realizes that his voice sounds awfully familiar. Unit was destroyed by Allied air forces in New Guinea. After the final boss battle, Hien reports to the Shogun and asks if it is "just to destroy a world" (apparently the alien planet to which the enemy had taken Hien) in order to perfect the Earth. This relic came to us from the estate of a P-51 Mustang pilot who was stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. However, the armament of the early Hien was lighter, but still sufficient for most purposes. United States Strategic Bombing Survey Aircraft Division. Hien, a character from the Aero Fighters series People with the given name Nguyen Thanh Hien, Vietnamese-Hungarian singer This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Hien. The Ho-103 was a light weapon for its caliber (around 23 kg/51 lb) and fired a light shell, but this was compensated for by its rapid rate of fire. It will become part of the, 6117 – Ki-61-II-Kai on static display at the, Francillon, Ph.D., René J. Also he is a fighter jet pilot and joined with Project Blue to resist Fata Morgana. Aero Fighters, known as Sonic Wings (ソニックウィングス, Sonikku~uingusu) in Japan, is a vertically scrolling shooter originally released in arcades in 1992 by Video System and ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. In single-player mode, Hien receives and responds to orders from an unseen commander, who proves after the final boss battle to be the Shogun from Sonic Wings. At times, he loses his calm demeanor by growing impatient with her complaining. Boss battle with Osaru: Hien reports to the Shogun who again blasts off in an ending similar to the two-player ending with Mecha-Keaton in SW2. He obliges by taking off his mask to reveal first Mecha-Keaton then a log, leading Mao Mao to realize that he can change his appearance at will. See photo of the Tony cockpit showing the flight stick from Robert Mikesh's book Japanese Aircraft [30], Some other Ki-61 pilots also achieved renown, among them Major Teruhiko Kobayashi of the 244th Sentai, who was credited by some with a dozen victories mostly due to conventional attacks against B-29s.[31]. Aero Fighters 2 has been met with mostly positive reception from retrospective reviewers in recent years. They were regarded as doomed men and were celebrated among the ranks of those who were going to certain death as Tokkotai (kamikaze) pilots. Isn't playable again after that, but still makes cameos. Produttore: Video System Co., Ltd. Anno: 1990 Genere: Shoot 'em up (V-scrolling) N. max di giocatori: 2 (contemporaneamente) N. di livelli: 7 Difficoltà: media Ricomincia da capo una volta finito: solo una volta Note: l'ordine dei livelli viene generato a caso di volta in volta. Aero Fighters, in Giappone Sonic Wings, è un videogioco sparatutto a scorrimento verticale, pubblicato per i cabinati arcade nel 1992 dalla Video System, convertito poi per il Super Famicom giapponese nel 1993 e per il Super Nintendo americano ed europeo nel 1994. Lançado originalmente com o nome "Sonic Wings" para os fliperamas em 1992, e em 1993 para o Super Famicom. Akeno Airbase still in operational use. The cannon armament was needed to counter the Allied bombers, which proved to be difficult to shoot down with only 12.7 mm (.50 in) machine guns. . [4][5], The Ki-61 was designed by Takeo Doi and his deputy Shin Owada in response to a late 1939 tender by the Koku Hombu[N 1] for two fighters, each to be built around the Daimler-Benz DB 601Aa. A ninja who alongside Mao-Mao is the most recurring character in the series. . Pre-production started with the first prototype completed in July 1941. In the Aero Fighter games, he carries out his missions given to him by the mysterious "Shogun". Pre-production started with eight prototypes completed during Aug. 1943 to Jan. 1944. It was the first in the Aero Fighters series, and a spiritual successor to the 1991 Turbo Force. Hien is one of the main characters in Aero Fighters or Sonic Wings series. In single-player mode, Hien has very little personality. Full-Frontal Assault : Several endings have him (?) Unlike other returning characters, Hien has not even changed his outfit since the first Sonic Wings, although his FSX has a new look. Is he up for the challenge in this on going war or is he another pilot ready to be shot down. Akeno Kyodo Hikoshidan (Akeno Flight School). "Guerra Aerea in Nuova Guinea" (in Italian). 640 – Ki-61-II under restoration to airworthy condition at Ardmore, Auckland, New Zealand by AvSpecs. See details for Sonic Wings Special above. stripping down and attempting to Glomp people. Each wing had a partially self-sealing 190 L (50 US gal) fuel tank behind the main spar, just outboard of the fuselage. Hien (translated to Scarlet Flame) is a calm, cool, and collected pilot trained in the ninja arts. He continues to be unmovable for the most part, although he is a bit bewildered by some of his stranger new fighting partners. They lose radio contact briefly, then the Shogun tells Hien that he is no longer fighting on Earth. New Guinea, Manchuria (Manchoukuo), East Indies, flew Ki-61 for a short time in Home Island Defence, Unit claimed 11 B-29s for 30 pilots lost. A tapered, rectangular supercharger air intake was located on the port-side cowling. [19] The first Sentai (Air Group/Wing) fully equipped with the Hien was the 68th in Wewak, New Guinea,[19] followed by the 78th Sentai stationed at Rabaul. Although Aero Fighters does play it straight the indications of the series future wackiness are still there. ===== Aero Fighters FAQ (arcade) v1.02 (01/06/2004) Written by Baby Bonnie Hood (bbhood21@yahoo It may not be placed on any website (other than www.GameFAQs.com) or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. For servicing or replacement, only the top and bottom cowling panels could be removed. [12][13], The DB-601 engine required precise and sophisticated manufacturing; the Ha-40 was lighter by roughly 30 kg (70 lb) and required even higher manufacturing standards. For example, while in transit between Truk and Rabaul, the 78th lost 18 of its 30 Ki-61s. Boss battle with Lar/Do-ni Revision: As in his single-player ending from Sonic Wings 2, Hien returns to the Shogun who allows him to rest-- this time in a steam bath. To be displayed at PNG Museum once static restoration completed. The breeches partly projected into the cockpit, above the instrument panel. We at DLM have delved into it for several days now, and have come away astounded. Invincible Sonic Star A singing star is asked to join again because of her special talent as a "Time-stopper." Most surviving ground and aircrew were used as infantry, with few survivors. You have a pretty good selection of planes, too. On 7 November 1944, the officer commanding the 10th Hiko Shidan (Air division) made ramming attacks a matter of policy by forming ramming attack flights specifically to oppose the B-29s at high altitude. The Ki-60 was to be a heavily armed specialised interceptor, with a high wing loading; [N 2] the Ki-61 was to be a more lightly loaded and armed general-purpose fighter, intended to be used mainly in an offensive, air superiority role at low to medium altitudes. Engrish: In Aero Fighters 2 he mangles the word "Fly" more often than Spanky does! In two-player mode, Hien is paired with Mao Mao. However, this time the Shogun is pleased with Hien's work. To choose the stages branching to the left, the player must shoot off the left wing of the checkered plane that appears … He is voiced by Masaki Aizawa in both versions. On the positive side, Aero Fighters 3 adds charge shots to a few of the playable characters.Additionally, many of the returning characters were redesigned with a fresh look that fits well alongside the other new faces in Aero Fighters 3. [citation needed], However, the increasing numerical strength of Allied bomber units, along with inadequate anti-aircraft systems, imposed crippling losses on Japanese units. Aero Fighters (i Japan känt som Sonic Wings) är ett arkadspel i genren shoot 'em up som släpptes av Video System 1992 och portades till Super Famicom och Super Nintendo Entertainment System (30 november 1994). [27][28] The existence of the ramming unit had been kept confidential until then, but it was officially disclosed in the combat results announcement and officially named "Shinten Seiku Tai" ("Body Attack Detachment") by the Defense GHQ. He shoots out giant shuriken and kunai from his planes. Each aircraft has three … The Ki-61 was notable for many reasons: initially identified as of either German or Italian origin, these aircraft were capable of matching Allied aircraft such as the P-40 in speed, and as evaluation had already showed, were superior in almost every respect. The first and only 3D Aero Fighters game, this was Videosystem's last game. C. Ross Greening during the Doolittle Raid. Aero Fighters Assault, conocido en Japón como Sonic Wings Assault (ソニックウィングス アサルト, ''? The rear spar carried the split flaps and long, narrow-chord ailerons, while the front spar incorporated the undercarriage pivot points. Initial prototypes saw action over Yokohama during the Doolittle Raid on 18 April 1942, and continued to fly combat missions throughout the war. Priority was given to the Ki-60, which first flew in April 1941, while design work on the Ki-61 did not begin until December 1940. Known in Japan as "Sonic Wings Assault". In Aero Fighters 3 (Arcade/Neo Geo), Mao Mao wears traditional Japanese clothing because perior to the events she was shooting a movie called "Fight" until being interuppted by Fata Morgana (Game's main antagonist organization). The American pilot Blaster Keaton is an iconic character who appears in all but one of the Sonic Wings games; he is most recognizable in the cyborg body he wears subsequent to the original Sonic Wings. Boss battle with Pandora/Gurabura: Hien returns to his master, the Shogun seen in earlier games. 1 Plot Summary 2 Gameplay 2.1 Characters and Planes 2.2 3 Gallery 3.1 Playable aircraft TBA Sonic Wings V retains the gamplay formula from the past games with some new gameplay features. Each country has two pilots, one for both players. ; The Quiet One: He doesn't talk all that much, and when he does speak he is very direct and to the point. The aircraft was largely trouble-free in service except for the liquid-cooled engine which tended to overheat when idling on the ground and suffered from oil circulation and bearing problems. Hien's and Steve's ending in Aero Fighters 2: Steve abrutply throws their clothes off, leaving nothing but a rose on their crotch, and demands to Hien that he kiss them. Aero Fighters Special and Sonic Wings Limited are very similar games, with a few differences.Sonic Wings Special adds in a new first boss, unlockable planes, and a save feature.It faithfully ports Sonic Wings Limited while adding in enough extra content to justify it getting the “Special” in its title.. Hien returns in Assault, where he seems even more stern than normal and speaks primarily in Japanese even in the English version of the game. [24] [25] Nintendo Life ' s Dave Frear praised the Nintendo Switch version for the addition of hi-score and caravan modes, selection of planes, enemy variety, action and multiple endings. Despite their successful attacks, these pilots gained no reprieve, and were obliged to continue these deadly and dangerous ramming tactics until they were killed, or else wounded so badly that they could no longer fly. [citation needed], The Ki-61 looked so different than the usual radial-engined Japanese fighters that the Allies at first believed it to be of German or Italian origin, possibly a license-built Messerschmitt Bf 109. A Sentai had 27 to 49 aircraft, with each Chutai having 16 aircraft and pilots plus a maintenance and repair unit. Anyway, Aero Fighters is for SNES and it's also an arcade game. Yeah. ; Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot: He's a Ninja Fighter Pilot. [12], Owing to the additional weight, the Ki-61's performance and agility suffered when its armament was increased, but it still remained capable with a 580 km/h (313 kn) maximum speed. AERO FIGHTERS vs STRIKERS 1945 ----- The Strikers 1945 games are shmups just like the Aero Fighters games. Characters Although the term "kamikaze" is often used to refer to the pilots undertaking these attacks, the word was not used by the Japanese military. Main flight training school for Army fighter pilots. 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