"Tojo" interceptors
Most of the Pacific Air War was fought between fighters and dive bombers, but the strategic bombers of the U.S. played a key role in destroying the industrial capacity of Japan. The Nakajima Ki44-I was developed to stop those bombers from reaching the home islands. A high rate of climb and service ceiling allowed the Ki44-I to quickly engage oncoming American bombers. Once in position, a considerable array of high-caliber weapons brought those bombers down. This limited edition kit features a Ki44-I with contra-rotating propellers and decals.