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| | Code: OD-AC045 
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 AC045
Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai/George Diecast Model
IJAAF 343rd Kokutai, 301st Hikotai, Japan, 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai/George | | 5.25" | | 6.5" |
The Shiden was considered by both its pilots and opponents to be one of the finest land-based fighters flown by the Japanese during WWII. Our aircraft represents that of CPO Shoichi Sugita, one of the Japanese leading war aces with reputedly over 120 kills to his name. He was killed on 15th April 1945 over Kanoya Airfield in Japan. The 1:72 scale model is decorated in dark green with silver undersides, while the fuselage band, leading edges of the aircraft and the propeller bands are masked in bright yellow. The Japanese Navy Air Service roundels are masked in a rusty red and white on the fuselage and plain rusty orange on the upper and undersides of the wings. The aircraft identity A343-11 is printed on the tail fin in yellow. Notice too, the 'kills tally' printed in yellow beneath the cockpit window. A descendent of the N1K1 floatplane, the Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai "George" was first flown on January 1, 1944. Although its development was plagued by production problems, the N1K2 was nevertheless considered one of the best dogfighters of WWII. It was very well-armed-with four 20mm cannons and two machine guns-and its high speed and agility made it a formidable opponent for any Allied pilot. The N1K2's influence on the war's outcome was limited, though, partially because of B-29 raids on Japanese factories that reduced the ultimate number of N1K2's entering service to just 415. © Copyright 2003-2025 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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