Hasegawa 09072 1/48 A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 Zeke Model Kit

Detailed 1/48 scale model kit of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a lightweight, carrier-based fighter aircraft employed by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940 to 1945. When the Zero was first introduced, it was the best carrier based fighter in the world and was universally feared by Allied pilots. The Zero was fast and incredibly maneuverable, and in the hands of a capable pilot, it could out dogfight any fighter of the era, as was demonstrated by the legendary Japanese fighter ace Saburo Sakai on June 24, 1944 when his Zero managed to elude a squadron of 15 U.S. Navy F6F Hellcats and returned to base almost untouched. Thanks to the evolution of new tactics and techniques, Allied pilots were able to hold their own against the nimble Zero. With the introduction of more advanced F6F Hellcat and F4U Corsair later in the war, Allies finally have fighter aircrafts that could outclass the Zero in a turning dogfight. This 1/48 scale model kit depicts the A6M5 Type 0 Model 52c variant, which in addition to having modified non-folding wingtips with improved dive performance and roll-rate, had better armor protection for the pilot and more heavily armed. This kit comes with marking for two different aircraft: Takeo Tanimizu, 203rd Naval Air Group, 303rd Fighter Squadron and 302nd Naval Air Group, Atsugi AB, August 1945.

• Hasegawa Item#: 09072, 1/48 Scale Mitsubishi A6M5C Zero Type 52
• Precision **ASSEMBLY-REQUIRED PLASTIC MODEL KIT** with parts mounted on sprue trees
• For ages 10 and older; To avoid choking or injury, keep all model kit parts away from small children
• Assembly & painting required. Requires glue, paint, & modeling tools (not included)
• For damaged product & defective part, contact Hasegawa (217) 398-8970