1:72 ICM DS7208 The Air Battle over Khalkhin-Gol 1939 - Ki-27a - I-16 Type 18 - I-153 Chaika - 3 Aircraft Plastic Model kit

Bring an important air battle of 1939 to life with the 1:72 ICM DS7208 The Air Battle over Khalkhin-Gol. This distinctive model kit contains three aircraft that played central roles in the fighting over Mongolia’s Khalkhin Gol River: the Japanese Ki-27a and the Soviet I-16 Type 18 and I-153 Chaika. An appealing set if you enjoy combining aviation history with three different aircraft models.

From May to September 1939, a large-scale air battle took place over a front up to 70 kilometres wide. Around 900 Soviet aircraft faced approximately 400 Japanese aircraft. Japanese pilots demonstrated excellent skill, while the lightweight Nakajima Ki-27 stood out for its exceptional horizontal manoeuvrability. The Soviet I-16 was faster but less manoeuvrable.

Soviet pilots gradually adapted their tactics by avoiding prolonged horizontal turns and adopting a hit-and-break-away approach. The I-153 Chaika also played an important role: although slower than the I-16, this biplane offered excellent manoeuvrability and rate of climb. Eventually, the Soviet Air Force used its numerical advantage to gain air superiority. The experience at Khalkhin Gol exposed weaknesses in both the Soviet and Japanese Air Forces and contributed to major reforms before the Second World War.

Features:
– ICM DS7208 The Air Battle over Khalkhin-Gol 1939 in 1:72 scale
– Plastic model kit containing 3 aircraft: Ki-27a, I-16 Type 18 and I-153 Chaika
– Based on the air battles over Mongolia’s Khalkhin Gol River from May to September 1939
– Around 900 Soviet aircraft faced approximately 400 Japanese aircraft over a front up to 70 kilometres wide
– Nakajima Ki-27 was distinguished by its lightweight construction and exceptional horizontal manoeuvrability
– Soviet I-16 was faster than the Ki-27 but less manoeuvrable
– I-153 Chaika combined excellent manoeuvrability and rate of climb but was slower than the I-16
– Soviet pilots adopted hit-and-break-away tactics while avoiding prolonged horizontal turns
– Numerical superiority eventually helped the Soviet Air Force gain air superiority
– Experience at Khalkhin Gol exposed weaknesses on both sides and contributed to reforms before the Second World War

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