TAMIYA A6M2b Zero Model 21 1/32 60317

TAMIYA A6M2b Zero Model 21 1/32 60317
 The Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (also known as the Zero or Zeke) is a Japanese all-metal, low-wing, single-engine fighter of World War II. The prototype flew on April 1, 1939, and it entered service in the summer of 1940. The first prototypes were powered by a Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 engine, but starting with the A6M2 Model 11, the Nakajima NK1B Sakae 12 A 950 hp engine was used, which made the aircraft one of the best fighters of the early war. New versions were created just before and during the war. One of the most famous was the A6M2 Model 21, a special folding-wing version for aircraft carriers, prepared at the beginning of the Pacific War, which became the basic Japanese carrier-based fighter. Subsequent versions were the A6M3 and A6M5, each with several versions. The first used the 1130 hp Nakajima Sakae 21 engine with a supercharger, which, however, meant an increase in weight and a decrease in range and maneuverability. Attempts were made to solve this problem in the A6M5 version by modifying the exhaust system, changing the shape of the wings and abandoning the folding of them, which increased the top speed. The flight of this version took place in 1943 and was in production until the end of the war. It is worth noting that one of the most produced versions of the A6M5 was the A6M5C model 52C "Hei" aircraft, of which nearly 5,000 were produced. The "Zero" aircraft participated in the entire war in the Pacific, serving mainly as deck fighters, but also to a large extent as army fighters. The "father" of this famous aircraft was engineer Jiro Horikoshi, who relied on the experience gained while working on the M5A aircraft. He managed to develop a highly maneuverable aircraft, with excellent aerodynamic properties, perfect for combat and with a long range. However, this was achieved at the expense of armor and the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks. In addition, due to the lack of aircraft engines comparable in power to American machines, each year of the war, "Zero" from the "supercar", starting in 1943, evolved into the weaker rival P-51, P-47 or F -4 or F-6. It also proved to be a machine vulnerable to damage and very vulnerable to fire. However, this does not change the fact that the Allies, until 1943, did not have an aircraft capable of competing with the A6M Zero. Technical data (A6M2 model 21 version): length: 9.06m, wingspan: 12m, height: 3.05m, maximum speed: 533km/h, climb rate: 15.7m/s, maximum range: 3105km, maximum ceiling 10000m, armament: fixed - 2 x 20mm Type 99-1 cannons and 2 x 7.7mm Type 97 machine guns, suspended - up to 250kg of bombs.
 Plastic Model Kit Mistubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter - Model 21 (Zeke)
 Manufacturer Tamiya
 Scale 1/32
 Fuselage 283mm
 Wingspan 375mm
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