Comments by "Chef Chaudard" (@chefchaudard3580) on "A Plane of Two Parts – The Tachikawa Ki-94" video.

Push pull configuration was the best way to pack more power without increasing drag, when more powerful engines were not available, in order to increase speed. . So it is not surprising that several designers went for it. The issue was the poor cooling of the back engine and the weight of the aircraft. Weight reduces maneuverability. It was not so important for an interceptor, supposed to shoot down bombers , but was for a fighter supposed to fight other fighters.
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