Corgi Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Imperial Japanese Navy New Guinea Diecast 1:120 Scale

Description: This listing is for a new Corgi Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen / Zeke of the Imperial Japanese Navy 6th Kokutai (air group) based in Rabaul, New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea, in November 1942 Die-cast Model . This particular fighter is somewhat unusual. It's been painted in a mottled camouflage scheme of green patches over light gray. Note: There are some shelves-wears to the outer box from storage. Scale: 1/120 Length: 3" Width: 3.5" (wings span) The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a lightweight fighter aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) from 1940 to 1945. The origin of its official designation was that "A" signified a fighter and "6" for the sixth model built by Mitsubishi ("M"). The A6M was usually referred to by the Allies as the "Zero"—a name that was frequently misapplied to other Japanese fighters, such as the Nakajima Ki-43—as well as other code names and nicknames, including "Zeke", "Hamp" and "Hap". Its history mirrored that of the Empire of Japan in World War II. When it was introduced, the Zero was the best carrier-based fighter in the world and it was greatly feared by Allied pilots. The IJNAS also frequently used the type as a land-based fighter. A combination of excellent maneuverability and very long range made it one of the finest fighters of its era. In early combat operations, the Zero gained a legendary reputation, outclassing its contemporaries. Later, design weaknesses and the increasing scarcity of more powerful aircraft engines meant that the Zero became less effective against newer fighters. By 1942, due to the evolution of new tactics and techniques, Allied pilots were able to engage the Zero on more equal terms. By 1943, American and British manufacturers were producing fighters with greater firepower, armor, and speed, and approaching the Zero's maneuverability. The Mitsubishi A6M was outdated by 1944, but remained in production. During the final years of the War in the Pacific, the Zero was utilized in kamikaze operations. Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-Sen/ZekeFirst flown in April, 1939, the A6M Zero-Sen was the Allies' main opponent in the Pacific and the most famous symbol of Japanese air power during World War II. This carrier-based fighter, designed with a low-monoplane wing and armed with a formidable array of two 20mm cannons and two 7.7mm machine guns, proved capable of handling any of the Allies' aircraft. It wasn't until the Allies studied a captured Zero that they were able to identify and exploit weaknesses such as minimal pilot and fuel tank protection. Zeros became infamous for Kamikaze attacks, in which pilots would intentionally crash explosion-laden aircraft into Allied ships. Corgi "Showcase Collection" die-cast airplanes feature: Die-cast metal construction with some plastic componentsRealistic panel lines and surface detailsPad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decalsPose-able stand to display the aircraft "in flight"Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable

Price: 34.95 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-19T01:50:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD