Released in June 2022
HASEGAWA 1/48 Kawasaki Type 5 Fighter I Type Otsu. HJT38 Goshikisen Released in June 2022
[Product Introduction]
HASEGAWA 1/48 Kawasaki Type 5 Fighter I Type Otsu. The Type 5 fighter is a type that was hastily replaced with an air-cooled radial engine Ha-112 in response to the increase in headless Hien due to production delays of the Ha-104 liquid-cooled engine. In order to install a radial engine that was larger than the width of the fuselage on an aircraft that was originally designed to be equipped with a liquid-cooled engine, the Kawasaki design team led by Takeo Doi worked hard and were able to accomplish this modification in an extremely short time. Ta. As a result, although the maximum speed was slightly lower than Hien due to the increased front surface area, the climbing performance was improved due to the removal of the cooling system, etc., and the overall balance was improved, so fighting performance and takeoff and landing characteristics were significantly improved. As a result, it is now able to compete in air combat against the F-6F Hellcat and P-51D Mustang. The Type 5, which successfully flew for the first time in February 1945, was seen as a hope for air defense on the mainland, and efforts were immediately made to mass-produce it, and it was deployed intensively to the 244th, 5th, and 59th squadrons. Although it played an active role in air defense warfare, only about 390 aircraft were produced due to the bombing of the factory during air raids, and the war ended without a significant force.
[Data]
Crew: 1 person Overall width: 12.0m Overall length: 8.92m Overall height: 3.72m Engine: Mitsubishi Ha-112 Lifting power: 1500HP Maximum speed: 580km/h Altitude 6000m Armament: 20mm cannon x 2, 12.7mm cannon x 2 First flight: February 1945 [Product specifications] 1/48 scale unpainted assembly kit □

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