Hobby Master -Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen/Zeke IJNAS 261st Kokutai, 110, Kagoshima AB, Japan, February 1944 , Japan, 1/48

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Metal finished model of the Japanese fighter Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero.

Metal model with plastic accessories in 1:48 scale.

Stand is included with the model. IJNAS 261st Kokutai, 110, Kagoshima AB, Japan, February 1944 .

The model of the aircraft is from the aviation edition of the HobbyMaster company. This is a high-quality model with additional accessories. It is possible to have the model on the chassis or on a stand.

Mitsubishi A6M Zero
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a carrier-based fighter aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy, which was used during World War II. It was one of the most important Japanese aircraft of the time and became famous primarily for its excellent maneuverability and high speed. The A6M Zero was developed in 1937 and first flew in April 1939. The aircraft was very light and fast, which gave it excellent maneuverability and the ability to successfully fight in one-on-one combat. It was powered by a 940 horsepower Nakajima Sakae 12-cylinder in-line engine. The A6M was produced in several versions and was used both for attacks on ground targets and for defense against enemy aircraft. It became a symbol of Japanese aviation success, especially in the early phase of the war, when Japanese aircraft significantly outnumbered the Allied forces. Although the A6M was very successful in its time, its undeniable advantages decreased as the war progressed and it was replaced by more modern aircraft types. In 1945, some Zeros were used for so-called kamikaze attacks.