Arma Hobby 1/72 Japanese Ki-43 II Hayabusa Aces 70087

Arma Hobby 1/72 Japanese Ki-43 II Hayabusa Aces 70087Plastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included. Whats inside the box: Plastic sprues (grey and clear parts) Decals for two marking options Painting masks for canopy and wheels Instruction manual 3D printable detail file Marking options: Nakajima Ki 43 II, 64th Sentai, 3rd Chutai, Lt. Yohei Hinoki, Burma, 194344 Nakajima Ki 43 II, 25th Sentai, 2nd Chutai, Sgt. Maj. Iwataro Hazawa, China, 1944 Nakajima Ki 43 II

Plastic model kit, assembly required.  Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.

What’s inside the box: - Plastic sprues (grey and clear parts) - Decals for two marking options - Painting masks for canopy and wheels - Instruction manual - 3D-printable detail file Marking options: - Nakajima Ki-43-II, 64th Sentai, 3rd Chutai, Lt. Yohei Hinoki, Burma, 1943–44 - Nakajima Ki-43-II, 25th Sentai, 2nd Chutai, Sgt. Maj. Iwataro Hazawa, China, 1944 Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa 70087 The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (“Peregrine Falcon”), known to the Allies as “Oscar,” was the primary fighter of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force for most of World War II. Comparable in role to the Spitfire or Messerschmitt Bf 109, it remained in continuous development and production throughout the conflict. Although often overshadowed by the famous Mitsubishi A6M “Zero,” the Hayabusa played a crucial role over mainland Asia and the Pacific – in China, Burma, Malaya, the Philippines and New Guinea. In the early stages of the war, its exceptional manoeuvrability and climb rate made it a formidable opponent, capable of outclassing many Allied fighters. Designed in the late 1930s by Nakajima and based on experience with the Ki-27, the aircraft followed a lightweight philosophy focused on agility and performance, achieved at the expense of armour protection and heavy armament. This reflected Japanese air combat doctrine, which emphasised manoeuvrability and pilot skill. As the war progressed, the Ki-43 became increasingly outdated and was gradually replaced by more advanced types such as the Ki-84 Hayate. Nevertheless, it remained in service until the end of the war, including use in special attack units.

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