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Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai

By: IXO Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Scale Model Planes (1/72)


Product Info

Title
Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai
Publisher
Dimensions
7x7x2"
NKG Part #
2148159330
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Kawanishi N1K-J "Shiden" ("Violet Lightning") was an Imperial Japanese Navy land-based version of the N1K. Assigned the Allied codename George, the N1K-J was considered by both its pilots and opponents to be one of the finest land-based fighters flown by the Japanese during World War II. The N1K possessed a heavy armament and, unusually for a Japanese fighter, could absorb considerable battle damage. The N1K-J evenly matched the F6F Hellcat and was a better match than the A6M5 Zeke for such aircraft as the F4U Corsair and P-51 Mustang. Despite such capability, it was produced too late and in insufficient numbers to affect the outcome of the war.

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