Eduard 82219 A6M2-N Rufe ProfiPACK

The ProfiPACK edition kit of the Japanese A6M2-N interceptor/fighter-bomber seaplane (Allied codename Rufe) in 1/48 scale. Kit features Rufe serving in the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during World War II.

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Drinkers: Eduard
PE Games: Yes, pre-painted
Paint mask: Yes
Dial options: 5
Brass: No
The Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (also known as the Zero or Zeke) is a Japanese single-engine, all-metal low-wing fighter aircraft of World War II. The prototype flight took place on 1 April 1939 and was put into service in the summer of 1940. The first prototypes were powered by a Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 engine, but starting with the A6M2 Model 11, the Nakajima NK1B Sakae 12 was used. an engine with 950 HP, which made the aircraft one of the best fighters of the early war period. New versions were created just before and during the war. One of the most famous was the A6M2 Model 21, a special version with folding wings designed for aircraft carriers, prepared at the beginning of the Pacific War, which became the basic Japanese shipborne fighter. The next versions are A6M3 and A6M5, each of which had several versions. The first used the 1130 HP Nakajima Sakae 21 engine with compressor, which, however, meant an increase in weight and a decrease in autonomy and maneuverability. In the A6M5 version, an attempt was made to solve this problem by changing the exhaust system, changing the shape of the wings and not folding them, which increased the top speed. The flight of this version took place in 1943 and it was in production until the end of the war. It is worth noting that one of the most produced versions of the A6M5 was the A6M5C Model 52C “Hei” aircraft, of which around 5,000 were produced. "Zero" aircraft participated throughout the war in the Pacific, serving primarily as deck fighters, but also largely as Army fighters. The "father" of this famous aircraft was engineer Jiro Horikoshi, who used the experience gained when working on the M5A aircraft. He managed to develop a very maneuverable aircraft, with excellent aerodynamic properties, perfect for combat and with a long range. However, this was achieved at the cost of armor and the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks. Furthermore, due to the lack of aeronautical engines with a power comparable to the American machines, each year of the war, the "Zero" of the "supercar", of 1943, evolved towards the weaker rivals P-51, P-47 . or F. -4 or F- 6. It also turned out to be a machine vulnerable to damage and very vulnerable to fire. However, this does not change the fact that the Allies, until 1943, did not have an aircraft that could compete with the A6M Zero. Technical data (A6M2 version model 21): length: 9.06 m, wingspan: 12 m, height: 3.05 m, maximum speed: 533 km/h, climb speed: 15.7 m/s, maximum range: 3105 km, maximum ceiling 10000 m, armament: fixed - 2 20 mm Type 99-1 cannons and 2 7.7 mm Type 97 machine guns, suspended - up to 250 kg of bombs.