1:48 Hasegawa 19189 Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden George Type 11 Koh – Japanese Propeller Aircraft Plastic Model kit

Experience the power and elegance of one of the most impressive Japanese fighters of World War II with the 1:48 Hasegawa 19189 Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden George Type 11 Koh. This high-quality plastic model kit recreates an iconic Japanese propeller aircraft and is a perfect addition to any collection of historical aircraft models, aviation enthusiasts and WWII model builders.

The Kawanishi N1K Shiden, also known as “Purple Lightning”, was a powerful single-engine fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The design was originally derived from the N1K1 Kyofu seaplane fighter but was redesigned as a land-based interceptor. The float was replaced with a high landing gear configuration, allowing the aircraft to operate from conventional airfields. Despite several technical shortcomings such as a fragile landing gear and engine issues, the Shiden proved to be a formidable opponent for American aircraft thanks to its exceptional maneuverability and strong climb performance.

The N1K1-J Shiden first flew in December 1942 and entered operational service in 1944. It served in several key areas including Formosa, the Philippines, Okinawa and the Japanese island of Honshu. With a maximum speed of approximately 584 km/h, a range of around 1400 km and heavy armament consisting of machine guns and 20 mm cannons, the Shiden was a dangerous adversary in aerial combat.

Hasegawa has recreated this legendary fighter as a highly detailed 1:48 scale model kit featuring finely engraved surface detail, a well-detailed cockpit and realistic landing gear components. The large number of parts results in an exceptionally detailed finished model that aircraft model builders will truly appreciate. The kit includes decals for three different aircraft, including one from the 201st Flying Group based on Luzon, one from the Yatabe Flying Group at Tsukuba Airbase and the Shiden prototype tested at the Naval Air Technical Section in Yokosuka.

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Features:
– Model of the Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden George Type 11 Koh
– Japanese propeller fighter aircraft from World War II
– 1:48 scale plastic model kit
– Derived from the N1K1 Kyofu seaplane fighter
– Prototype first flight in December 1942
– Entered operational service in 1944
– Maximum speed approximately 584 km/h
– Range approximately 1400 km
– Maximum service ceiling approximately 12,500 meters
– Armament consisting of two 7.7 mm machine guns and four 20 mm Type 99 cannons
– Operated in Formosa, the Philippines, Okinawa and Honshu
– Highly maneuverable fighter with strong climb performance
– Detailed cockpit and landing gear
– Finely engraved surface details
– Includes decals for three different aircraft
– Markings for 201st Flying Group based on Luzon
– Markings for Yatabe Flying Group at Tsukuba Airbase
– Markings for the Shiden prototype tested in Yokosuka

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