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| | Code: HM-HA8812 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8812
Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero-Sen/Zeke Diecast Model
IJNAS 204th Kokutai, T2-165, Shoichi Sugita, Rabaul, New Britain, 1943, RELEASE CANCELLED | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero-Sen/Zeke | | 7.5" | | 9.75" |
Shoichi Sugita was one of the highest scoring Japanese pilots in World War II. He fought the first air battle on December 1, 1943. He was one of the pilots escorting Admiral Yamamoto when his plane was shot down by American fighters. On April 15, 1945, this Japanese pilot was attacked and shot down by an American F6F Hellcat fighter while taking off from the Kanoya airfield. According to official data, he had 70 downed enemy aircraft personally and 40 in the group. 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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 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.
- Interchangeable 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.
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