{"product_id":"4967834014565","title":"1\/72 Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero Fighter Type 22\/32","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n The Zero fighter, which crowned the early stages of the war with victories,\u003cbr\u003ewas a superb fighter aircraft that achieved the best possible flight performance with an engine of less than 1000 horsepower.\u003cbr\u003eBecause it was such an excellent aircraft, both the manufacturer and the military sought something even better,\u003cbr\u003eand development of the A6M3 model, including an engine change, began in early 1941, a year before the start of the Pacific War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe main focus of the development was on improving high-altitude performance by changing the engine for the manufacturer,\u003cbr\u003eand on improving roll rate and speed performance by eliminating the wing folding mechanism for the military,\u003cbr\u003eas well as improving productivity and maintainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAn improved Sakae 21 engine with a single-stage, two-speed supercharger was prepared,\u003cbr\u003eand the propeller was also equipped with a Hamilton constant-speed propeller with a diameter 15 cm larger to absorb the increased horsepower. \u003cbr\u003eWhile the engine's performance improved, its weight increased, resulting in significant modifications to the mounting points and fuselage. As a result, the fuselage was shortened compared to the Zero Fighter Type 21. \u003cbr\u003eThe cowling was also redesigned to improve aerodynamic refinement, and the carburetor intake was moved from bottom to top. \u003cbr\u003eThe wingtips were reshaped into a square shape, shortening the fuselage by a total of 1 meter. \u003cbr\u003eThe 20mm cannons fixed to the wings were also replaced with the Type 99 Model 2 fixed guns, which had an increased ammunition capacity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe modified A6M3 made its maiden flight on July 14, 1941, and after numerous tests, it was adopted by the Navy as the Zero Fighter Model 32 and deployed to the Solomon Islands and the Southwest Pacific, where it saw action. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile these modifications improved speed and roll ratio, \u003cbr\u003ehorizontal maneuverability and the range performance that was a characteristic of the Zero Fighter were significantly reduced. \u003cbr\u003eAlthough it wasn't much of a problem when it first entered service,\u003cbr\u003ewhen the long-range invasion from Rabaul to Guadalcanal began,\u003cbr\u003eits lack of range became a major issue. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTherefore, a version with improved range was created, with the wingspan restored to 12m\u003cbr\u003eand additional fuel tanks added inside the outer wings,\u003cbr\u003ewhich was adopted on January 29, 1943, as the Zero Model 2 Carrier Fighter Type 22. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Type 22 had a longer range than the Type 32,\u003cbr\u003eand while the Type 32 was subsequently assigned to training units despite being a newer model,\u003cbr\u003ethe Type 22 played a leading role in the air battles in the Solomon Islands. \u003cbr\u003eIn addition, Type 22A and Type 32A versions were also produced, in which the armament inside the wings was replaced with the long-barreled Type 99 Model 2 Fixed Gun Type 3. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e《Data》Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 22\u003cbr\u003eCrew: 1\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 12.00m\u003cbr\u003eLength: 9.060m\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3.570m\u003cbr\u003eMaximum speed: 540.8km\/h (6,000m)\u003cbr\u003eEngine: Sakae Type 21 (Takeoff power 1,130hp)\u003cbr\u003eArmament: 7.7mm machine gun x 2, 20mm cannon x 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e《Data》Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Fighter Type 32\u003cbr\u003eCrew: 1\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 11.00m\u003cbr\u003eLength: 9.060m\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3.570m\u003cbr\u003eMaximum speed: 544.5km\/h (6,000m)\u003cbr\u003eEngine: Sakae 21 (Takeoff power 1,130hp)\u003cbr\u003eArmament: 7.7mm machine gun x 2, 20mm autocannon x 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Hasegawa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: D26\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4967834014565\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408606548126,"sku":"4967834014565","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4967834014565.webp?v=1768953424","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4967834014565","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}