Product Description
The prototypes of the A6M Zero carrier fighter (Zero Fighter), the 12th Experimental Carrier Fighter No. 1 and No. 2, were not equipped with the Sakae engine that would later become the heart of the Zero Fighter, but rather with a Mitsubishi Zuisei engine and two propellers, which was their greatest feature.
Furthermore, there are many details that set it apart from the Zero fighter that was officially adopted.
The unique features of this prototype can be seen in every detail, including the slightly shorter fuselage, unique cowling shape, forward-leaning antenna struts, different vertical tail contours, fins mounted under the rear of the fuselage, and horizontal stabilizers with protruding mass balances.
This kit is based on the specifications of the 12th Experimental Carrier Fighter [Unit 2] and meticulously reproduces the details of each part that differ from the Zero fighter.
When displayed next to the Zero fighter, it allows for a visual comparison that shows the differences in the development process at a glance.
The fuselage, wings, engine, and propeller are gray, the landing gear is black, and the interior of the aircraft is yellow-green.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Product Specifications
- Item code
- FR03
- JAN code
- 4536318715030
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.