1/48 Scale Japanese Airplane Model Kits

Shop online for 71 1/48 scale japanese airplane model kits at discounts up to 27%. 1/40-1/49 Scale is the most popular of the 3 1/48 scale japanese airplane model kits categories, then 1/70-1/79 Scale, and Model Helicopter. Tamiya is ranked #1 out of 6 1/48 scale japanese airplane model kits manufacturers, followed by Hasegawa, and Eduard Models.

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A6M2 Type 21 Zero Fighter

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$17.50 $16.50
Tamiya # tam61016
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In the summer of 1937 Japan started action against China and threw into the front a great number of the newest planes which Japan had created with their original ideas and technique. Concerning fighters in particular, Japan had abandoned biplane type which was counted as the common sense of the then world and already employed the Type 96 Carrier Fighter (96 Kansen) that Japan had produced on the basis of many pieces of new technique and ideas such as all-metal, internally braced low wing monoplane design and the engine cowling designed to reduce air resistance. 96 Kansens always successfully engaed with I-15 and I-16 fighters and SB-2 bombers of Russian make as well as Gladiator fighters of

Raiden Jack

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$17.50 $16.50
Tamiya # tam61018
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In September 1939, aircraft manufacturers Nakajima and Mitsubishi received an unofficial order to trial-manufacture the Raiden, the Japanese Navy's first interceptor (a fighter to undertake the air defence of land bases). It was finally decided, however, that the development and trial-manufacture of the Raiden should be conducted only by Mitsubishi. It was in April of 1940 that the plane was designated "14-Shi Interceptor (J2M1)" and official requirements were set out by the Navy. The requirements gave priority to climbing power, maximum speed and high altitude performance. Aircraft engines of those days that could meet all these requirements were only the air-cooled engine "Kasei" type 11 t

Nishikisuisen Rufe

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$17.50 $16.50
Tamiya # tam61017
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In 1939, the Naval Aviation Headquarters conceived a plan of trial manufacturing a floatplane fighter, a new type beyond all precedents in the world. On the assumption of landing and invading the Southern regions, the Japanese Navy intended in those days to station float planes in waterways and bays near the landing places until the completion of land air bases for the purpose of defending those under construction and occupied territories. Since the floatplanes might have to fight with enemy fighters in the air, they were required to be pure fighters comparing favourably with enemy fighters in performance. The Navy firmly believed that sufficiently armed floatplanes would be able to fight on

A6M3 Type 32 Zero Fighter

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$18.50 $17.50
Tamiya # tam61025
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First flight was on 1 April 1939 and combat trials were concluded in July 1940 with 15 pre-production A6M2's sent to two squadrons by the end of the month. These aircraft had folding wing tips to accommodate aircraft carrier elevators, and were the ones first seen by Gen. Chennault in China, and at Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Although the A6M2 met or exceeded original design specifications, modifications were taking place at the Mitsubishi factory to improve roll rate, speed up handling aboard carriers, and utilize the uprated Sakae 21, 1,130 hp engine. The first A6M3 type 32 (code named HAMP) took to the air on 15 July 1941 with production beginning in April 42. A total of 343 aircraft w

Havate Frank

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$17.50 $16.50
Tamiya # tam61013
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A plane which since July 1932 the Nakajima Aircraft Mfg. Company had designed and manufactured for trial under the name of KI-84 was officially adopted in April 1944 by the Army as the Fighter Type 4 "Hayate" and the mass production was started. The number of the Hayate produced by the end of World War II totaled about 3,500 which ranks next to that of the Zero and the Hayabusa but is the largest in the Japanese aircraft history in view of the number produced in about a year. The performance of the Hayate was equal to, or higher than that of the Allies' fighters of those days. This was the first fighter worthy of the name having excellent speed (climbing ability), firepower and maneuverabili

A6M5C Type 52 Zero Fighter

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$18.50 $17.50
Tamiya # tam61027
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Total production of the Type 52 series consisted of 10,449 aircraft of which Nakajima produced 6,570. It first entered combat in August 1943 at a time when the Japanese forces were withdrawing from previously held islands in the South Pacific. The type 52c was the last of the A6M5 series, and the most effective against Allied aircraft due to its armament configuration three of 13mm machine guns and two 20mm cannons. A total of 93 Type 52 and 52b zeros were field modified to "c" weapons configuration. The 7.7mm machine guns, housed in the cowling of the Zero since its first introduction, proved to be less effective during the latter stages of the conflict, due to the heavier armor protection
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Aichi D3A1 Type 99 Carrier Dive Bomber Val

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$44.99 $35.79
Hasegawa # hsg09055
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Assemble the Aichi D3A1 Type 99 Carrier Dive Bomber (VAL) Model 11 with this 1:48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older.

Isshiki Rikko Type 11 Betty Aircraft

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$89.00 $68.00
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Tamiya # tam61049
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This is a plastic model kit of a 1/48 Isshiki Rikko Type 11 Betty Aircraft by Tamiya.

Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Kate Aircraft

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$47.99 $38.19
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Hasegawa # hsg09076
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This is a 1/48 Scale Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber (Kate) Model 3 Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa.

J7W1 Shinden

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$25.99 $20.69
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Hasegawa # hsg09122
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This is a 1/48 Scale Kyushu J7WI Shinden Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa.

Aichi M6A1 Seiran Attack Floatplane WWII

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$44.00 $32.80
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Tamiya # tam61054
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This is a plastic model kit of a 1/48 WWII Aichi M6A1 Seiran Airplane from Tamiya.

A6M2B ZERO FIGHTER MOD.21

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane
$39.00 $28.29
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Academy # acy12352
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This is the A6M2B Zero Fighter MOD.21 plastic model kit from Academy Plastics.

Ki45 Kai Tei Toryu Nick IJA Fighter

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$64.98 $53.39
Hasegawa # hsg19195
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This is the 1/48 Scale Kawasaki Ki45Kai Tei Toryu (Nick) Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa Suitable for Ages 10 & Up.

Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony)

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$55.00 $41.60
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Tamiya # tam61115
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This is the 1/48 Scale Kawakaki Ki-61-Id Hein (Tony) Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

Nakajima KI43I Hayabusa Oscar Japanese Fighter

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$41.99 $34.59
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Hasegawa # hsg19180
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This is the 1/48 scale Nakajima KI43I Hayabusa Oscar Japanese Army Fighter plastic model airplane kit from Hasegawa.

Kyushu J7W2 Shindenkai 352nd Flying Group Interceptor

Plastic Model Airplane Kit
1/48
$59.95 $47.69
Hasegawa # hsg7505
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This is the 1/48 scale yushu J7W2 Shindenkai 352nd Flying Group Interceptor Fighter plastic model airplane kit from Hasegawa.

Carrier-Borne Attack Bomber Tenzan Type 12

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$47.99 $38.19
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Hasegawa # hsg09061
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This is a 1/48 Scale Nakajima B6N2 Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa.

Aichi B7A2 Attack Bomber Ryusei Kai (Grace)

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Airplane Kit
$47.99 $39.49
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Hasegawa # hsg09149
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This is the 1/48 Scale Aichi B7A2 Attack Bomber Ryusei Kai (Grace) Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa.

Nakejima E8N1 Type 95 Seaplane Detail Up

1/48 Scale
Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
$79.98 $63.59
Hasegawa # hsg52368
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