The Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa ("Peregrine Falcon") was a single-engine land-based tactical fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in World War II. The army designation was "Type 1 Fighter"; the Allied codename was "Oscar". The radial-engined Ki-43 was light, manoeuvrable and easy to fly. The Ki-43 was legendary for its combat performance in East Asia in the early years of the war and shot down more Allied aircraft than any other Japanese fighter.
This is a detailed technical guide to this formidable aircraft, and provides exceptional reference for any modeller or enthusiast.
About the Series
This series of highly illustrated books presents detailed scale drawings of aircraft and vehicles, with supporting colour profile artwork. With detailed captions on the history, combat action and development of each machine, each volume is an exceptional reference tool for modellers, with extras such as free decals, masking foil and photo-etched brass.
- ISBN10 8361220283
- ISBN13 9788361220282
- Publish Date 5 January 2010
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 January 2014
- Publish Country PL
- Imprint Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza
- Format Paperback
- Pages 40
- Language English