MAQUETTE À MONTER - IJN Type 96 carrier-based fighter II A5M2b "Claude" (late version) Wingsy Kits | N° D5-01 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | Wingsy Kits |
| Size of the box | 32 x 19 x 7 cm |
Description
IJN Type 96 carrier-based fighter II (A5M2b Claude) Development of the Type 96 began in 1934 as the 9-shi carrier fighter design. The aircraft featured several advanced features for the time, including all-metal construction, a monocoque fuselage, cantilever wings, and a retractable undercarriage. The first prototype took to the air on 4 February 1935 with test pilot Katsuzo Shima at the controls. The aircraft was fast and highly maneuverable, but was rejected by the Imperial Japanese Navy, which felt the design was too advanced for its pilots. Further development resulted in the A5M2b, which featured a more powerful engine and entered service in late 1937.
More to read about the KIT here, thanks to scalemates, a Belgian Scale modeling database