Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zeke
Following the Zero Model 21 (A6M2), which achieved overwhelming
victories against Allied forces in the first half of Pacific War, the
summer 1942 saw the introduction of the Model 32 (A6M3) which was
powered by a Sakae 21 engine and an 11m wingspan with clipped wingtips.
Although top speed increased, its range reduced drastically, therefore
the Model 22 (A6M3) was rushed into development in order to correct the
Model 32’s shortcomings. Overall performance improved as the 12m
wingspan and folding wingtips were reintroduced to regain
maneuverability and new wing fuel tanks restored range to 2,560km. The
Model 22 (A6M3a) which was fitted with long-barreled cannons was also
put into production. Deployed mainly to the Solomon Islands from early
1943, Zeroes had fierce battles against U.S. fighters.
?1/48 scale plastic assembly model kit of the Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22
Zero. ?Length: 190mm, Wingspan: 250mm ?Well-balanced form of the
aircraft has been beautifully reproduced. ?Photo-etched parts depict
the folded wingtip mechanism. ?The A6M3a which was armed with
long-barreled cannons can also be assembled. ?You can choose to
assemble the cowl flap in either open or closed position. Also, flaps
can be depicted in either up or down positions. ?1 seated and 4
standing pilot figures included. ?Comes with 3 kinds of markings
including one to depict the aircraft from the 251st Naval Air Group.
Description
Following the Zero Model 21 (A6M2), which achieved overwhelming
victories against Allied forces in the first half of Pacific War, the
summer 1942 saw the introduction of the Model 32 (A6M3) which was
powered by a Sakae 21 engine and an 11m wingspan with clipped wingtips.
Although top speed increased, its range reduced drastically, therefore
the Model 22 (A6M3) was rushed into development in order to correct the
Model 32’s shortcomings. Overall performance improved as the 12m
wingspan and folding wingtips were reintroduced to regain
maneuverability and new wing fuel tanks restored range to 2,560km. The
Model 22 (A6M3a) which was fitted with long-barreled cannons was also
put into production. Deployed mainly to the Solomon Islands from early
1943, Zeroes had fierce battles against U.S. fighters.
?1/48 scale plastic assembly model kit of the Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22
Zero. ?Length: 190mm, Wingspan: 250mm ?Well-balanced form of the
aircraft has been beautifully reproduced. ?Photo-etched parts depict
the folded wingtip mechanism. ?The A6M3a which was armed with
long-barreled cannons can also be assembled. ?You can choose to
assemble the cowl flap in either open or closed position. Also, flaps
can be depicted in either up or down positions. ?1 seated and 4
standing pilot figures included. ?Comes with 3 kinds of markings
including one to depict the aircraft from the 251st Naval Air Group.
