A6M2b Zero 1/48 Die Cast Model, Pilot Tetsunzo Iwamoto, 253rd AG, Rabaul, Jan 1944
Features
- Model is approximately 5" long with a 6.5" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening Canopy
- Display stand included
- Rotating Propeller
The Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero was a legendary Japanese carrier-based fighter that gained a formidable reputation during the early stages of World War II. Introduced in 1940, the A6M2 combined exceptional maneuverability, long operational range, and a lightweight airframe that allowed it to outperform most Allied fighters at the time. Its design emphasized agility and endurance, enabling it to escort bombers deep into contested territory and engage in tight dogfights with remarkable ease. Armed with two 20 mm cannons and two 7.7 mm machine guns, it delivered strong firepower despite lacking armor protection and self-sealing fuel tanks. These vulnerabilities became more apparent as the war progressed, yet the A6M2 remains an iconic example of early-war aviation innovation and tactical dominance.
