Description

The Type 97 (B5N2) Kate carrier-borne attack bomber, the best aircraft in its class in the world, took part in nearly every Japanese naval engagement in WWII from the beginning. Armed with 800kg bombs or 800kg torpedoes, the aircraft was at the attack on Pearl Harbor and in the Battle of Coral Sea, inflicting major damage in both actions to the US naval fleet. Later in the war, losses became greater and greater and after the introduction of the B6N Jil attack bomber, Kate was utilized in sea lane patrol duties.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Length: 5.7”
Wingspan: 8.6”
Parts: 48
- Painting and assembly required
- 5 sprues
- Two-piece fuselage
- Molded in grey plastic
- One decal sheet
- Clear parts
- Detailed interior with seating, dashboard and manual controls
- One externally mounted torpedo
- Includes decals for the following versions:

1. Aircraft carrier ‘Hiryu’ Flying Group, Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941
2. Naval 12^th Flying Group, China, 1940-1941
3. Cmdr. Fuchida Aircraft Carrier ‘Akagi’ Flying Group, Indian Sea, April 1942

- Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

White
Black
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Brown
Silver
Gold
Flat Black
Steel
Grey
Red Brown
IJN Green
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Clear Red
Clear Blue
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