A plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Separate tools, paint, etc. are required.
Product introduction 1/48 scale plastic model. The first prototype was completed in December 1930, and test flights showed that although its maximum speed was approximately 30 km/h higher than the Type 97 fighter, its maneuverability was poor and it was insufficiently powerful for the next generation of fighters, so the wing Various renovations were made, including changing the area and replacing the engine. Around 1945, the General Staff believed that in order to capture Singapore in the southern invasion operation, a fighter plane with great cruising power was needed to support the convoy. A way out was found. In April 1940, the modified aircraft was tested and achieved the required cruising power, and it was also excellent in vertical combat, so it was decided to be adopted as a Type 1 fighter in May 1943, and from June of the same year, the 8 Approximately 30 Type I aircraft were received by the 59th Flight Squadron over the month. The Hayabusa I type was mainly deployed in the Burma area and greatly contributed to the successful advance in the early stages of the war. The Type II fighter jet had an engine replaced with a Ha-115, the aircraft design was refined, and various performance improvements were made. When the Type II fighter was deployed in combat, it had an advantage over the Buffalo, Hurricane, P-40, etc. However, it was forced to struggle against the later Spitfire and P-38. However, it was the easiest to handle among the Army fighter aircraft at the time and had a high availability rate, so mass production continued until the end of the war. (From Discovery Japan Mall) Safety Warning Not applicable