De Agostini WWII Fighters DAWF25
Nakajima Ki-44-II Shoki/Tojo Diecast Model
IJAAF 3rd Chutai, 47th Hiko Sentai, Narimasu Airfield, Japan, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Nakajima Ki-44-II Shoki/Tojo | | 4.75" | | 5.25" |
The Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki (Demon) was a single-seat fighter-interceptor developed by the Nakajima Aircraft Company and operated by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. The design and development of the Ki-44 differed greatly to other Japanese fighters of the time, incorporating speed and rate-of-climb in preference to maneuvrability. The Ki-44 was the fastest climbing Japanese fighter at the time. While there were performance restrictions at high altitude, it was a useful B-29 Superfortress interceptor and is commonly associated with Home Island defence operations. Production of the Ki-44 ended in late 1944 in favour of the more advanced Nakajima Ki-84. Despite more than 1,200 aircraft built, none have survived the war.
Designed as a fighter/interceptor for the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force, the Ki-44 was first flown in August, 1940. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "WWII Fighters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "WWII Fighters" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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