1:72 Academy 12493 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Type 52c WWII - Japanese Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model kit

Build one of the best-known Japanese fighter aircraft of World War II with the 1:72 Academy 12493 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Type 52c. The Mitsubishi A6M Reisen, better known as the Zero or Zeke, was a single-engine, all-metal low-wing fighter renowned for its excellent manoeuvrability, aerodynamics and long range. Academy recreates the A6M5c Model 52c “Hei” with fully engraved panel lines and rivet detail, a detailed cockpit interior and a carefully reproduced landing gear bay.

The Zero prototype made its first flight on 1 April 1939 and entered service in the summer of 1940. Early prototypes used the Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 engine, while the A6M2 Model 11 introduced the 950 hp Nakajima NK1B Sakae 12. The A6M2 Model 21 featured folding wings for aircraft-carrier operations and became Japan’s principal carrier-based fighter at the beginning of the Pacific War. Later developments included the A6M3 with its 1,130 hp supercharged Nakajima Sakae 21 and the A6M5. The A6M5 incorporated changes to the exhaust system and wing shape, while folding wings were abandoned in an effort to increase maximum speed. This version first flew in 1943 and remained in production until the end of the war.

The A6M5c Model 52c “Hei” was one of the most extensively produced A6M5 variants, with almost 5,000 aircraft built. The Zero served throughout the Pacific War, primarily as a carrier fighter but also extensively as a land-based fighter. Designer Jiro Horikoshi used experience gained while working on the M5A aircraft to create an exceptionally manoeuvrable fighter with excellent aerodynamics and long range. These advantages came at the expense of armour and self-sealing fuel tanks, making the Zero vulnerable to damage and fire. From 1943 onwards, the design increasingly struggled against aircraft including the P-51, P-47, F-4 and F-6, while according to the supplied information the Allies had no aircraft capable of truly competing with the A6M Zero before 1943. At Most-Models.com, you benefit from fast delivery and excellent customer service when adding this famous Japanese WWII fighter to your model collection.

Features:
– Academy 12493 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52c plastic model kit in 1:72 scale
– A6M5c Model 52c “Hei” was one of the most extensively produced A6M5 versions with almost 5,000 aircraft built
– Fully engraved panel lines and rivet detail provide a finely detailed exterior
– Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear bay
– Wooden drop tanks and bombs are included
– Exploded-view pictorial instructions with some notes in English and Korean
– Zero family was renowned for excellent manoeuvrability, aerodynamic performance and long range
– A6M2 Model 21 technical data: 9.06 m long, 12 m wingspan, 3.05 m high, 533 km/h maximum speed, 15.7 m/s climb rate, 3,105 km maximum range and 10,000 m service ceiling
– A6M2 Model 21 armament consisted of two 20 mm Type 99-1 cannons, two 7.7 mm Type 97 machine guns and up to 250 kg of bombs

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