Aichi B7A2 Attack Bomber Ryusei Kai (Grace) ``21st Air Arsenal 752nd Flying Group'' 1:48 Hasegawa 07550

Plastic model airplane kit: Aichi B7A2 Attack Bomber Ryusei Kai (Grace) "21st Air Arsenal 752nd Flying Group" 1:48 Hasegawa 07550

The plastic model kit: Aichi B7A2 Attack Bomber Ryusei Kai (Grace) "21st Air Arsenal 752nd Flying Group" in 1:48 scale from Hasegawa is a unique offering for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the most advanced torpedo bombers used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Catalog number: 07550
• Includes photo-etched parts, including a triangular tail cover
• The set includes decals for aircraft from the 752nd Naval Air Group, including markings for planes "752-94", "752-91", "752-92", and "752-93"

Historical characteristics of Aichi B7A Ryusei:

Aichi B7A Ryusei, also known as "Shooting Star", is a large and powerful torpedo bomber designed for operations from aircraft carriers. Unfortunately, due to the limited number of units produced and the lack of suitable aircraft carriers, this aircraft did not have the opportunity to demonstrate its capabilities in combat before the war ended in August 1945.

Designed in response to requirements from 1941, it was intended to replace the Nakajima B6N Tenzan and Yokosuka D4Y Suisei. It was meant for operations from modern Taiho-class aircraft carriers.

The first prototype was flown in May 1942, but production did not begin until May 1944. Due to the lack of suitable aircraft carriers, these planes mainly operated from land bases.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.