De Agostini WWII Fighters DAWF20
Yokosuka D4Y2 Suisei/Judy Diecast Model
IJNAS 523rd Kokutai, Mariana Islands, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Yokosuka D4Y2 Suisei/Judy | | 5.75" | | 6.25" |
The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (Comet) is a two-seat carrier-based dive bomber developed by the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Development of the aircraft began in 1938. The first D4Y1 was complete in November 1940 and made its maiden flight at Yokosuka the following month.
While the aircraft was originally conceived as a dive bomber, the D4Y was used in other roles including reconnaissance, night fighter and special attack (kamikaze). Famously, a D4Y was used in one of the final kamikaze attacks in 1945, hours after the surrender of Japan, with Vice Admiral Matome Ugaki in the rear cockpit.
Designed to meet an Imperial Japanase Navy requirement for a carrier-based dive bomber, the D4Y was first flown in December, 1940. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "WWII Fighters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of World War II military aircraft in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "WWII Fighters" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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