MAQUETTE À MONTER - Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien '244th Fighter Group' Hasegawa | N° 09114 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
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The Ki-61-I Hien, code-named "Tony", was a Japanese liquid-engine fighter used in WWII. It served in various campaigns and was notable for its balanced design and high-altitude performance, despite engine challenges.
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hasegawa |
| Size of the box | 34 x 19 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4967834191143 |
Description
The Ki-61-I Hien, codenamed "Tony" by the Allies, was the only mass-produced Japanese fighter of WWII to use a liquid-cooled engine. Designed for lightness and balance, it offered strong high-altitude performance and maneuverability. However, Japan’s limited experience with liquid engines led to reliability issues, partly mitigated in mainland Japan where maintenance and parts were more available. The Hien served in the Philippines, New Guinea, and homeland defense. The famed 244th Sentai, led by Major T. Kobayashi, flew the Ki-61-I and claimed 150 B-29 kills, using the fighter until the end of the war.
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