The Nakajima B5N1 took its first flight in January of 1937. The aircraft was considered quite advanced as a carrier based aircraft. The aircraft was designed with a lowered mono wing, which folded for storage and possessed a wide track retractable landing gear that folded inward. Compared to the Fairey Swordfish and the TBD Devastator, the Kate was far superior but did falter due to its lack of self defensive armament, necessitating an escort. The B5N1 was phased out in 1939 for the more powerful and faster B5N2. The B5N2 served in a variety of roles throughout the war.
Features:
- Scale: 1:35- Plastic model kit [unassembled]
- Decal sheet
- Full interior (reproduced in details such as cockpit, ammo cockpit, etc.
- Detailed torso surface
- Main wings are foldable
- Etched parts included
- Includes bomb and aviation torpedo
- Stressed skin and other surface details faithfully reproduced
- PE parts
Required to Complete:
- Assembly- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
- Sanding sticks
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools are sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.
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