Hasegawa Aircraft 1/72 Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Flying Boat Aircraft Kit
Nicknamed "Emily" by the Allies, the Kawanishi H8K2 was first developed in June of 1943. The H8K2 boasted many advantages over the H8K1, most notably Mitsubishi® MK4Q engines and an upgraded tail gun turret. Later versions lacked side gun blisters; these featured Air-to-Surface-Vessel search radar. These improvements helped make the H8K2 a favorite with pilots in the IJN. Its heavy bomb load, long range, and radar made it an effective anti-sub and patrol aircraft. Only four survived the war.
Hasegawa has designed this kit using the latest in digital technology to ensure accurate detail inside and out.
- 283 highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clear
- Full compliment of crew figures
- Detailed cockpit with crew
- Waterslide decals
- Illustrated instructions
Decal Options: One decal sheet with markings for 3 versions:
- IJN TAKUMA Naval Flying Group (T-31)
- IJN 802nd Naval Flying Group (N1-26)
- IJN 801st Naval Flying Group (801-86)
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