MAQUETTE À MONTER - Aichi M6A1 Seiran Tamiya | N° 61054 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | TAMIYA |
| Size of the box | 30 x 22 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4950344610549 |
Description
Approaching targets unseen beneath the sea, then launching attack aircraft by catapult for a sudden aerial strike, this seemingly futuristic concept became reality during the Pacific War with the Imperial Japanese Navy’s special submarine-launched attack force. While many navies considered such ideas, only Japan succeeded in bringing them into practical use. Early operations employed submarines carrying float reconnaissance aircraft, which conducted scouting and surprise attacks soon after the war began. Based on these results, plans were made in early 1942 to mount a decisive surprise attack on the Panama Canal using full-scale attack aircraft. This led to the development of the massive I-400–class submarines and the specially designed attack seaplane Aichi M6A Seiran. The project faced major challenges, including airframe strength, folding wings, and rapid launch procedures. Seiran could carry 245 kg or 800 kg bombs and achieved high speed for a floatplane. Three aircraft were stored in a 4.2 m diameter, 30.5 m long cylindrical hangar, designed for swift deployment after surfacing.
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