Reference to the fact that the deseign of the Kikka] was inspired by the Me262 has sometimes led to the confusion between this attack aircraft and a Japaneses derivative of the Messerschmitt fighter that resulted from a licensing arrangement between Japan and Germany.  Tis project was launched on 12 January 1945 under the Kitai (Experimental) designation Ki.201 as the Nakajima Army Experimental ryu (Fire Dragon) Attack Fighter.  The construction of prototypes of the Karyu had commenced before hostilities terminated, and the first had been scheduled for completion in December  1945, but in the event, none was completed.