Fine Molds 1/72 Scale Japanese Army Type 5 Fighter Model 1 with Water Droplet Windshield, Plastic Model Kit FP22

The Ki-5 Fighter was the final aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Army's fighter squadron. The Ki-5 Fighter debuted in 1945, replacing the water-cooled engine of the Ki-3 Hien Fighter, which had been plagued by production delays and malfunctions, with the lightweight, reliable air-cooled Ha-112 engine. While its maximum speed was slightly slower than the Hien, the Ha-112's high practicality and lighter weight aircraft significantly improved its flight performance, including its climbing ability and turning ability. It fought on equal terms with American fighters like the P-51 Mustang and Grumman F6F Hellcat, and bravely defended the Japanese skies until the end of the war. Partway through production, a water-droplet windshield was added to provide a wider rearward field of view, resulting in the so-called water-droplet windshield type. Finished product dimensions: 124mm long, 167mm wide. Five marking options are available. This is a plastic model kit that requires assembly and painting. Tools and paints are sold separately.