1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)
$30.00
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■Product Description
[Bringing back the fierce battles over the Japanese mainland] The Hien was the only Japanese fighter aircraft equipped with a liquid-cooled engine during the Pacific War. It was powered by the Ha40, a licensed production of the German-made Daimler-Benz DB601 engine. It was characterized by its streamlined nose and long, slender wings, which are unique to liquid-cooled aircraft. It was officially adopted as the Type 3 Fighter in 1943, and its armament was strengthened several times to counter the highly armored American aircraft. The Type I-D, with its 20cm extended neck, two 20mm cannons mounted in the fuselage, and two 12.7mm cannons in the wings, was the most numerous in the series, with approximately 1,360 units manufactured between January 1944 and January 1945. The Hien Type I-D proved highly effective in intercepting B-29s during the air defense of mainland Japan, thanks to its superior high-altitude performance and heavy armament. The valiant efforts of the 244th Squadron, led by Squadron Commander Kobayashi, which was responsible for the air defense of the capital, are particularly well-known. ■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Item No: 61115
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4950344611157
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[Model Specifications]
This is a plastic model assembly kit of the Hien Type I-Tei. ●1/48 scale, overall length 187mm, overall wingspan 250mm. ●The elegant style of the Type I-Tei is faithfully modeled, including the extended nose, sleek fuselage, and flowing wings. ●The inverted V-type 12-cylinder Ha40 engine is reproduced, including auxiliary equipment such as the supercharger. ●The 20mm cannon and ammunition magazine in front of the cockpit, as well as the oil tank, are also included as parts. You can get a real sense of the tight layout. ●The shape of the fairing in front of the radiator is also the same as the actual aircraft. ●The canopy can be assembled in either the open or closed position. ●Two drop tanks, one seated pilot figure, and markings for the aircraft of Commander Kobayashi and Lieutenant Takashima of the 244th Squadron are included.
The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)
$30.00
[Bringing back the fierce battles over the Japanese mainland] The Hien was the only Japanese fighter aircraft equipped with a liquid-cooled engine during the Pacific War. It was powered by the Ha40, a licensed production of the German-made Daimler-Benz DB601 engine. It was characterized by its streamlined nose and long, slender wings, which are unique to liquid-cooled aircraft. It was officially adopted as the Type 3 Fighter in 1943, and its armament was strengthened several times to counter the highly armored American aircraft. The Type I-D, with its 20cm extended neck, two 20mm cannons mounted in the fuselage, and two 12.7mm cannons in the wings, was the most numerous in the series, with approximately 1,360 units manufactured between January 1944 and January 1945. The Hien Type I-D proved highly effective in intercepting B-29s during the air defense of mainland Japan, thanks to its superior high-altitude performance and heavy armament. The valiant efforts of the 244th Squadron, led by Squadron Commander Kobayashi, which was responsible for the air defense of the capital, are particularly well-known. ■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Item No: 61115
Scale: 1/48
JAN: 4950344611157
Remarks
[Model Specifications]
This is a plastic model assembly kit of the Hien Type I-Tei. ●1/48 scale, overall length 187mm, overall wingspan 250mm. ●The elegant style of the Type I-Tei is faithfully modeled, including the extended nose, sleek fuselage, and flowing wings. ●The inverted V-type 12-cylinder Ha40 engine is reproduced, including auxiliary equipment such as the supercharger. ●The 20mm cannon and ammunition magazine in front of the cockpit, as well as the oil tank, are also included as parts. You can get a real sense of the tight layout. ●The shape of the fairing in front of the radiator is also the same as the actual aircraft. ●The canopy can be assembled in either the open or closed position. ●Two drop tanks, one seated pilot figure, and markings for the aircraft of Commander Kobayashi and Lieutenant Takashima of the 244th Squadron are included.
The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.