Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit

Mitsubishi A6M2B Zero Fighter Type 21 [Zeke]

This 1/72 scale kit from Hasegawa represents the Mitsubishi A6M2B Zero Type 21, one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of WWII. Known for its exceptional manoeuvrability and long range, the Zero played a key role in early Pacific operations.

The model features finely engraved panel lines and accurate proportions, capturing the distinctive lightweight airframe and elegant lines of the aircraft. With clean moulding and well-defined surface detail, it provides a solid foundation for building a detailed representation suitable for display or diorama use.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit of Mitsubishi A6M2B Zero Type 21
• Represents Imperial Japanese Navy fighter aircraft
• Finely engraved panel lines and surface detail
• Accurate airframe and wing design
• Lightweight fighter configuration
• Clean moulding for precise assembly
• Ideal for WWII aircraft collections

History:

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was introduced in 1940 as a carrier-based fighter for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Designed with a focus on agility and range, it quickly gained a reputation for its superior manoeuvrability in dogfights during the early years of the Pacific War.

The A6M2B Type 21 variant featured folding wingtips for carrier operations and became one of the most widely used versions of the Zero. While highly effective early in the war, later encounters with more heavily armed Allied aircraft revealed its vulnerabilities, yet it remains one of the most recognisable fighters of WWII.