1/72 C Series No. 43 Japanese Navy Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Late Production
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■Product Description
Protect the night sky with its obliquely angled guns! The Gekko Type 11 Late Model is now available in 1/72 Japanese Aircraft (C Series)!
The Gekko was a night fighter operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
When development began, it was called the "Type 13 Twin-Engine Land-Based Fighter" as a twin-engine long-range fighter, but with the outbreak of World War II, the operational philosophy of fighter aircraft changed. It was officially adopted by the Navy as a reconnaissance aircraft that could take advantage of its high speed and long range, and entered service in 1942 (Showa 17) as the Type 2 Land-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Later, as the war situation progressed and it became necessary to intercept bombers at night, it was equipped as a night fighter, and was officially adopted in 1943 (Showa 18) as the Gekko Type 11.
A characteristic of the Gekko as a night fighter is its 20mm cannon mounted obliquely upward (initially also downward). This armament, known as oblique guns, was designed to deliver more hits while flying parallel to enemy bombers.
The initial Gekko 11, upon its official adoption, featured a stepped rear fuselage with 20mm cannons, a characteristic from the prototype era. However, later production models eliminated this step, resulting in a straight rear fuselage.
In the final stages of the war, it fought against B-29s attacking at night during the defense of the Japanese mainland, producing pilots who recorded multiple B-29 kills. It fought as the mainstay of nighttime air defense until the end of the war.
When development began, it was called the "Type 13 Twin-Engine Land-Based Fighter" as a twin-engine long-range fighter, but with the outbreak of World War II, the operational philosophy of fighter aircraft changed. It was officially adopted by the Navy as a reconnaissance aircraft and entered service in 1942 as the Type 2 Land-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft. Later, it was converted into a night fighter for intercepting American heavy bombers at night. It was officially adopted in 1943 (Showa 18) as the Gekko Type 11 night fighter. A distinctive feature of the Gekko as a night fighter was its 20mm cannon mounted at an upward angle. This armament, called an oblique gun, was designed to deliver more hits while flying parallel to enemy bombers. The Gekko Type 11 at the time of its official adoption had a stepped rear fuselage with a 20mm cannon, a feature that had been present since the prototype stage. Later production models were characterized by a straight rear fuselage without this step. In the final stages of the war, during the air defense of mainland Japan, it fought against B-29s that attacked at night, and even recorded the shooting down of some B-29s. It fought until the end of the war. A 1/72 scale model of the Japanese Navy's night fighter, the Gekko. Unpainted plastic model kit. Gluing and painting are required. Models the later production version of the Gekko Type 11, which has a flat rear fuselage.
The Gekko, a night fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy, fought until the end of the war. It is a famous aircraft that is indispensable for collecting Japanese aircraft from the war.
The twin-engine, two-seat aircraft is reproduced with engraved panel lines. Equipment unique to night fighters, such as the oblique guns behind the cockpit, is also realistically reproduced.
The molded color is dark green. You can imagine the appearance of the entire aircraft as a dark green, a characteristic of night fighters, the moment you open the package.
The decals include three types, including an aircraft belonging to the 210th Naval Air Group, which is characterized by the crescent moon marking on the nose.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Fujimi Models
Item No: C-43
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 4968728723730
■Notes
Please note that the color may appear different from the actual product due to monitor and image resolution issues. The product is brand new and unopened.
1/72 C Series No. 43 Japanese Navy Night Fighter Gekko Type 11 Late Production
$33.00
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Protect the night sky with its obliquely angled guns! The Gekko Type 11 Late Model is now available in 1/72 Japanese Aircraft (C Series)!
The Gekko was a night fighter operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
When development began, it was called the "Type 13 Twin-Engine Land-Based Fighter" as a twin-engine long-range fighter, but with the outbreak of World War II, the operational philosophy of fighter aircraft changed. It was officially adopted by the Navy as a reconnaissance aircraft that could take advantage of its high speed and long range, and entered service in 1942 (Showa 17) as the Type 2 Land-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Later, as the war situation progressed and it became necessary to intercept bombers at night, it was equipped as a night fighter, and was officially adopted in 1943 (Showa 18) as the Gekko Type 11.
A characteristic of the Gekko as a night fighter is its 20mm cannon mounted obliquely upward (initially also downward). This armament, known as oblique guns, was designed to deliver more hits while flying parallel to enemy bombers.
The initial Gekko 11, upon its official adoption, featured a stepped rear fuselage with 20mm cannons, a characteristic from the prototype era. However, later production models eliminated this step, resulting in a straight rear fuselage.
In the final stages of the war, it fought against B-29s attacking at night during the defense of the Japanese mainland, producing pilots who recorded multiple B-29 kills. It fought as the mainstay of nighttime air defense until the end of the war.
When development began, it was called the "Type 13 Twin-Engine Land-Based Fighter" as a twin-engine long-range fighter, but with the outbreak of World War II, the operational philosophy of fighter aircraft changed. It was officially adopted by the Navy as a reconnaissance aircraft and entered service in 1942 as the Type 2 Land-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft. Later, it was converted into a night fighter for intercepting American heavy bombers at night. It was officially adopted in 1943 (Showa 18) as the Gekko Type 11 night fighter. A distinctive feature of the Gekko as a night fighter was its 20mm cannon mounted at an upward angle. This armament, called an oblique gun, was designed to deliver more hits while flying parallel to enemy bombers. The Gekko Type 11 at the time of its official adoption had a stepped rear fuselage with a 20mm cannon, a feature that had been present since the prototype stage. Later production models were characterized by a straight rear fuselage without this step. In the final stages of the war, during the air defense of mainland Japan, it fought against B-29s that attacked at night, and even recorded the shooting down of some B-29s. It fought until the end of the war. A 1/72 scale model of the Japanese Navy's night fighter, the Gekko. Unpainted plastic model kit. Gluing and painting are required. Models the later production version of the Gekko Type 11, which has a flat rear fuselage.
The Gekko, a night fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy, fought until the end of the war. It is a famous aircraft that is indispensable for collecting Japanese aircraft from the war.
The twin-engine, two-seat aircraft is reproduced with engraved panel lines. Equipment unique to night fighters, such as the oblique guns behind the cockpit, is also realistically reproduced.
The molded color is dark green. You can imagine the appearance of the entire aircraft as a dark green, a characteristic of night fighters, the moment you open the package.
The decals include three types, including an aircraft belonging to the 210th Naval Air Group, which is characterized by the crescent moon marking on the nose.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Fujimi Models
Item No: C-43
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 4968728723730
■Notes
Please note that the color may appear different from the actual product due to monitor and image resolution issues. The product is brand new and unopened.
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