MAQUETTE À MONTER - Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai (George) `Late Version´ Hasegawa | N° 09074 | 1:48
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Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
1/48 scale model of the Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai (George) Late Version, a Japanese WWII interceptor fighter developed from a seaplane fighter with improved wing position and redesigned tail. First flight in January 1945.
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | HASEGAWA |
| Size of the box | 35 x 20 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4967834191747 |
Description
The Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai (George) was an interceptor fighter aircraft developed from the Navy Kyofu seaplane fighter. The N1K1-J Shiden's fuselage, inherited from the seaplane, was extremely long. The Shidenkai (N1K2-J) had a wing moved to a lower-position, redesigned tail, and other improvements. The original went into production in 1943 and was assigned the Allied code name of George. However, moving the propeller shaft higher caused the gears to be positioned more horizontally which created vibrations. The full potential of the Homare engine could not be brought out and it was hard to maintain. Kawanishi made its maiden flight in January 1945.
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