| Scale | 1/48 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter |
| Period | The Second World War (1939-1945) |
| Country | Japan |
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Collectible model 1/48 plane Ki-43-II- Late Hasegawa JT-82-09082
The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Japanese Peregrine) is a Japanese single-engine low-wing metal semi-armored fighter of World War II. In the US Air Force, this car was nicknamed Oscar. The flight of the prototype took place in January 1939, and it entered combat units in 1941. The Ki-43 Hayabusa was the most important and most numerous fighter of the Japanese Air Force throughout the war. In 1939-1945, three main versions of the aircraft were created, each of which had several modifications. The first production series is the Ki-43-I with a 950 hp Nakajima Ha-25 engine. or the 980 hp version of the Ha-25 Type 99. This Ki-43 model proved in the period 1941-1942 to be a machine that was definitely superior to Allied aircraft, such as the Brewster Buffalo or the P-40. At the same time, it was often confused with the famous A6M Zero. The next development is the Ki-43-II with a new, more powerful version of the Kha-25 engine, with homemade cabin armor and self-sealing fuel tanks. The contours of the wing and engine mufflers were also changed. Its production began in 1942. The latest version is the Ki-43-III powered by the 1230 km Nakajima Ha-115-II Sakae engine. It went into production in December 1944 and was used to defend the Japanese islands from Allied air strikes and to carry out suicide missions as a kamikaze plane. All versions of Ki-43 were very liked by pilots due to excellent flight characteristics and, above all, excellent maneuverability. Almost every ace of the Air Force at least once in his career flew the Ki-43 and, moreover, won with it in the air. One of the best Ki-43 pilots was Satoshi Anabuki, who scored 39 decisive victories in his career. Technical data (Ki-43-II version): length: 8.92 m, wingspan: 10.84 m, height: 3.27 m, maximum speed: 548 km/h, maximum flight range: 1760 km, maximum ceiling 11,200 m, armament: stationary - 2 Type 1 machine guns, caliber 12.7 mm, hanging - 2 bombs of 30 kg or 2 fuel tanks of 200 l.
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