IXO Models Altaya AY032
Aichi B7A Ryusei/Grace Diecast Model
IJNAS, 752-03

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Aichi B7A Ryusei/Grace		6.25"		7.75"

The Aichi B7A Ryusei was a large and powerful dive bomber and torpedo bomber produced by Aichi Kokuki KK for the Imperial Japanese Navy. It was designed in response to a 1941 requirement issued by the Imperial Japanese Navy for a carrier attack bomber that would replace both the Nakajima B6N Tenzan torpedo plane and the Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive bomber in IJN service. Given the codename Grace by the Allies, it first flew as a prototype in May 1942, but problems with the delivery of the engines meant that it was not produced in numbers until 1944 when it was too late to affect the outcome of the war. There were no aircraft carriers left for it to fly from, and only 105 aircraft were produced.

Aichi B7A Ryusei/Grace

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IXO Models Altaya

The IXO Models "Altaya" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Originally produced for distribution with a European Magazine subscription, these models are manufacturer over-runs that are identical to those in the "Junior" range. The only noticeable difference is that the "Altaya" range of models arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging instead of the the recloseable boxes used in the "Junior" range.

IXO "Altaya" 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".