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Hasegawa 09055 1/48 Aichi D3a1 Type 99 Carrier Dive Bomber Val Plamo Japan Toy

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Price:
AU $57.64
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Estimated delivery Wed, 27 Nov - Wed, 18 Dec
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Condition:
New
In 1936 (Showa 11), three companies, Aichi, Nakajima, and Mitsubishi, were ordered by the navy to make prototypes of bombers on the eleventh test ship, but Mitsubishi gave up development on the way, so Aichi and Nakajima There was competition to develop a prototype. In Aichi, all-metal low wing monoplane, the plane shape of the main wing and tail adopts an elliptical tapered wing with excellent aerodynamics. was developed, and the prototype flew for the first time in 1938 (Showa 13). In subsequent flight tests, problems such as an accidental rotation that began to roll over on its own and problems with the weight of the elevator took time, but the speed and maneuverability were superior to rival Nakajima's aircraft, so in 1939 nine It was officially adopted as the 9th type carrier-based.