Kawasaki Ki-61-II Kai
Item Number:
RSM48008
RSM48008
Manufacturer
RS Models
RS Models
Scale:
1:48
1:48
The first Ki-61 prototype was launched in December 1941, and testing of further prototypes took place in 1942.
Series production of these aircraft began at the end of 1942; they did not enter operational squadrons until the beginning of 1943.
In the autumn of the same year the armament was increased and during the war there were further improvements and the production of modernized versions.
The Ki-61 gained the respect of the Allies in the battles for the Pacific. They were part of Tokyo's air defenses, but were not sufficient to combat the B-29 flying fortress.
A total of 3,078 machines of all versions were manufactured.
The last version had a more powerful engine and a teardrop-shaped cabin.
Due to the lack of engines, they were converted to the Ki-100.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
Series production of these aircraft began at the end of 1942; they did not enter operational squadrons until the beginning of 1943.
In the autumn of the same year the armament was increased and during the war there were further improvements and the production of modernized versions.
The Ki-61 gained the respect of the Allies in the battles for the Pacific. They were part of Tokyo's air defenses, but were not sufficient to combat the B-29 flying fortress.
A total of 3,078 machines of all versions were manufactured.
The last version had a more powerful engine and a teardrop-shaped cabin.
Due to the lack of engines, they were converted to the Ki-100.
Plastic model kit
- Three decal options
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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