Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki Tojo Imperial Japanese Army 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit (Assembly Required) by Hasegawa
$ 17.99
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THIS IS NOT A TOY.
This is a model kit that requires assembly, (optional) painting and application of decals.
No glue or paints are included with the model.
The color of the plastic parts is light grey.
Water decals are included. There are two options.
- 47th Wing NariMasu 1945
- 85th Wing Major Saitoh Kantong 1944
Assembly and painting guide in English is included.
Assembled model dimensions:
- Length: 4.75"
- Wingspan: 5.25"
Recommended for 15 years and older.
We ship in boxes, never in envelopes. The box and model will be in new condition and parts will be sealed.
The Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki was a single-seat fighter-interceptor which was developed by the Nakajima Aircraft Company and operated by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Its official designation was Army Type 2 Single-Seat Fighter and its Allied reporting name was Tojo.
The design and development of the Ki-44 differed greatly from that of other Japanese fighters of the time, incorporating speed and rate-of-climb in preference to maneuverability. This was a result of a need for a heavy fighter aircraft that followed a more offensive doctrine and the Ki-44 is often classified as an Air Defence Fighter. Its development ran almost in parallel to its predecessor, the lighter and nimbler Nakajima Ki-43, and yet the two aircraft differed. The Ki-44 had a higher landing speed but was less maneuverable. These were concerns for pilots who would compare it to the Ki-43 or Ki-27 which were far more agile and responsive. As a result, the Ki-44 was first restricted to pilots with at least 1000 hours of flying time due to its tricky handling characteristics. However, it was later found that younger pilots who had not been instilled with the extensive aerobatic training of earlier cadres could manage the aircraft perfectly well, so the restriction was removed.
