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| | Code: OD-AC039 
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. | Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC039
Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar Diecast Model
IJAAF 25th Sentai, Nanking, China, 1943 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar | | 4.75" | | 6" |
The Nakajima Ki43 Hayabusa (Peregrine Falcon) was a single engined, land based tactical fighter plane used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force during WWII. Our 1:72 scale model is as flown by Nakajima Ki43 Pilot Sgt Kushiro Otake of 2nd Chutal/25th Sental over Nanking, China in 1943. Decorated in all over silver aluminium with dark green camouflage splotches on the upper side, the aircraft also features the red circles of the Japanese Air Force on both the upper and underside wings and the fuselage. The wing root leading edge is masked yellow and the high level of detail also includes dark green propellers with yellow striped tips and brown spinner. Even the exhaust pipes are given a rusty brown finish and the Pitot tube is finished in silver. Added authenticity extends to the anti glare shield along the top of the nose which is masked matt black, while the tail identifies the aircraft as number 15. Designed to replace the Nakajima Ki-27, the Ki-43 first flew in January, 1939. Specifications for this aircraft included a top speed of 311 mph and a climb rate of 16,400 feet in five minutes. Widely used as an Army fighter, the Ki-43 claimed air superiority in many Pacific theatres during the early part of the war, but the introduction of more advanced Allied fighters such as the P-51 and the F4U Corsair exposed the Ki-43's dangerous design flaws such as its light armor and ineffective self-sealing fuel tanks. By the end of the war, many surviving Ki-43s were repurposed for Kamikaze roles. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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