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| | Code: CG-AA33101
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Price: $49.99
 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33101
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen/Zeke Diecast Model
IJNAS 2nd Sentai, 1st Koku Kantai, IJN Carrier Hiru, Pearl Harbor, December 7th 1941| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen/Zeke | | 5" | | 6" |
Approximately 10,450 Zero-Sens were built with Mitsubishi building 3,880 and Nakajima building 6,570. Vast numbers of early model Zero-Sens were expended in kamikaze attacks. This machine was part of the attacking force on the 'day of infamy', 7th December 1941 when the Japanese Imperial Navy launched a devastating strike against the US at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, so beginning the War in the Pacific and instigating US involvement in World War II. This aircraft was typical of the early A6M2 Reisens that administered a paralysing shock on Allied aircraft in the Pacific in the first half of 1942, and served aboard the carrier Hiryu.
First flown in April, 1939, the A6M Zero-Sen was the Allies’ main opponent in the Pacific and the most famous symbol of Japanese air power during World War II. This carrier-based fighter, designed with a low-monoplane wing and armed with a formidable array of two 20mm cannons and two 7.7mm machine guns, proved capable of handling any of the Allies’ aircraft. It wasn’t until the Allies studied a captured Zero that they were able to identify and exploit weaknesses such as minimal pilot and fuel tank protection. Zeros became infamous for Kamikaze attacks, in which pilots would intentionally crash explosion-laden aircraft into Allied ships. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:72 scale Zeros are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used in the manufacturing process. The solid diecast metal wing features simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces with counter balance weights applied separately to the top. The large “bird-cage” canopy allows for easy viewing of a detailed hand-painted pilot figure. Radial engine detail is visible inside the engine cowling with machine gun ports on top for the internally mounted Type 97 guns. Most releases include removable landing gear and center mounted fuel tank that are easy to install for ground display (see photos). © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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