- Air Power Series
- Realistic highly detailed collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Display stand included.
- Measures 5.75” L x 8.5” Wingspan
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
The Nakajima B5N1 first flew in January 1937. It was quite unique for a carrier-aircraft with its low mono wing that folded for storage and wide-track inward folding retractable landing gear. The new Kates were far superior to its competition, the TBD Devastator and the Fairey Swordfish however it did have its shortcomings. It was very poorly armed for self-defense and required A5M escort protection. Also, the crew and fuel tanks had no protection. The B5N1 was replaced by the improved B5N2.
In the first wave attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the group leader of the Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga was Lt. Ichiro Kitajima flying his Nakajima B5N2 torpedo bomber AII-3II. In all 40 B5N1 Kates and 49 B5N2 Kates took part in the initial raid with 54 more B5N2s arriving in the second wave along with 26 Aichi D3A Val dive bombers. When it was over Japan had sunk the USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, USS West Virginia and USS California, USS Nevada sinking.
This Hobby Master 1/72 scale model is a replica of B5N2 “Kate” tail number AII-3II flown by Lt. Ichiro Kitajima which was a part of the Kaga Flying Group stationed aboard IJN Carrier Kaga. The aircraft was part of the first wave of aircraft that attacked Peral Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
As with most Hobby Master models this B5N2 Kate, features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details, an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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B5N1 and B5N2:
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Dimensions
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Length:
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33ft 10in (10.30 m)
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Wingspan:
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50ft 11in (15.52m)
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Height:
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12ft 2in (3.70m)
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Weight:
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B5N1:
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Empty weight:
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4,643 lb (2,106 kg)
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Loaded:
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8,157 lb (3,700 kg)
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B5N2:
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Empty weight:
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5,024 lb (2,279 kg)
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Loaded:
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8,378 lb (3,800 kg)
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Engine:
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B5N1:
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Nakajima Hikari 3, 770 hp, 9-cylinder, air-cooled radial
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B5N2:
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Nakajima NK 1B Sakae 11, 1,000 hp, 14-cylinder, air-cooled radial
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Performance:
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B5N1:
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Maximum Speed:
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229 mph @ 6,560 ft (2,000 m)
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Service Ceiling:
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24,280 ft (7,400 m)
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Normal Range:
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679 miles (1,092 km)
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Maximum Range:
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1,404 miles (2,259 km)
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B5N2:
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Maximum Speed:
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235 mph @ 11,810 ft (3,600 m)
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Service Ceiling:
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27,100 ft (8,260 m)
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Normal Range:
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608 miles (978 km)
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Maximum Range:
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1,237 miles (1,990 km)
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Armament
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B5N1 and B5N2:
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1 x flexible rear-firing 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun
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Bombs – 1,764 lb (800 kg)
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Or 1 x 1,764 lb (800 kg) torpedo
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