Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (Zeke). TAMIYA 60779

Assembly plastic kit of a Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (Zeke). This kit includes the refined engine cowling, exhaust system and detailed cockpit, as well as three marking options.

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the Japanese Navy's mainstay fighter throughout WWII. The A6M5 (Model 52) variant was developed to counter the ever more powerful American fighters. This variant featured an exhaust system which provided a small amount of thrust and rounded wingtips which improved dive and roll performance as well as maximum speed. It was first introduced in the autumn of 1943 and went on to serve valiantly until the end of the war.