KI-44 Model Kits KI-44 II Otsu The KI-44 Otsu was a single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service during World War II. The Ki-44 Otsu was introduced in 1942. It incorporated a powerful Nakajima Ha-109 engine.One of the notable features of the Ki-44 Otsu was its compact and lightweight design. Today, there are no known surviving examples of the Ki-44 Otsu, but its legacy lives on through historical records and accounts of its service during World War II. Available in 1/4 scale