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Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2002 B5N Kate Diecast Model IJN, IJN Carrier Hiryu, Battle of Midway, June 1942 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Nakajima B5N Kate     5.75"     8.5" The Nakajima B5N filled Japan’s requirement for a mid 1930’s naval torpedo bomber that could double as a long range reconnaissance aircraft. Because of the original B5N’s poor performance in China in the late 1930’s the Japanese made improvements so there were large numbers of B5N2’s available for the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Production ended in 1943 with a total of 1,149 B5N, of which 669 were made by Nakajima, 200 by Aichi and 280 by Hiro Air Arsenal. No Kates survived WWII intact. At 0430 on June 4, 1942 the Japanese Strike Force launched a Strike Force of 108 aircraft from four aircraft carriers. The three wave attack consisted of 36 B5N2 Kates armed with 1,770 pound contact bombs, 36 Val dive-bombers with 550 pound armor-piercing bombs and escorted by 36 Zero fighters. Lt. Joichi Tomonaga flying a Kate from the Hiryu was in charge of the airborne operation. Later the same day while leading an attack on USS Yorktown Tomonaga was killed trying to deliver his Kate’s torpedo. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Optional extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. [See more Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series products] Nakajima B5N Kate Designed to meet a 1935 Imperial Japanese Navy requirement for a carrier-based attack bomber to replace the Yokosuka B4Y, the B5N was first flown in January, 1937.[See more Nakajima B5N Kate products]