ICM 1:72 In The Skies of China Ki-21-Ia / Two Кі-27а (Set of 3 Planes) - ICMDS7204

On July 7, 1937, the incident on the Lugouqiao Bridge near Beijing started the Second Sino-Japanese War. From the first days of the invasion, the Japanese navy’s aircraft held the brunt of the attack, and this forced the army air force to increase its supply of aircraft. In the spring of 1938, the Ki-27a fighter appeared in the skies of China. Its combat qualities, combined with the high training of its personnel, allowed the Japanese air force to gain an advantage over the Chinese Air Force. In air battles, the fighter successfully fought Soviet-made I-15 and I-16 aircraft. Also in 1938, Ki-21-Ia bombers appeared in the Chinese skies, and the 60th Sentai was the first to receive them.

The planes were immediately involved in active combat operations, and their crews managed to develop an effective tactic of use: they maintained a close combat formation in the target area, combining this with mutual fire support. The Ki-21-Ia bombers also proved to be highly survivable, being able to withstand damage from a large number of conventional calibre bullets. For a certain period of time, these aircraft were the only long-range bombers in the Japanese Army Air Force.

Key Features

• Includes aircraft that were among the best examples of Japanese aviation in the late 1930s - a Ki-21-Ia bomber and two Ki-27a fighters
• Accurate geometry of aircraft and highly detailed fuselage elements
• The kit includes bomber and fighter decals in several marking options

Model Information

• Scale: 1:72
• Number of Parts: 163 + 65 pieces (228 total)
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 294 x 230 x 58 mm

At a glance

• Scale: 1:72
• Type: Assembly Kit
• Subject: Aircraft
• Nation: Japanese
• Era: 1930s
• Brand: ICM
• Product code: ICMDS7204

Special Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks. We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.