MAQUETTE À MONTER - Nakajima Ki-43 I Hayabusa '1st Air Squadron' Hasegawa | N° 07444 | 1:48
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Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
The Ki-43 Hayabusa (Oscar) was the main WWII fighter of the Japanese Army Air Force. Designed by Hideo Itokawa, it was highly maneuverable but lightly armed. The Ki-43-I version entered service in 1941, seeing combat in China, Burma, and New Guinea.
Characteristics
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | Hasegawa |
| Size of the box | 33 x 19 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 4967834074446 |
Description
The Ki-43 Hayabusa (Oscar) was the main fighter of the Japanese Army Air Force in WWII. Designed by Hideo Itokawa—later known as the father of Japanese space development—it was highly maneuverable with a good climb rate but lacked armor and was lightly armed. The Ki-43-I, the first production model, had two 12.7mm machine guns and entered service in 1941. It saw action in China, Burma, and New Guinea. Pilots praised its excellent handling, making it a formidable opponent despite its vulnerabilities.
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