Build one of the Imperial Japanese Navy's most advanced fighter aircraft of World War II with the Hasegawa 1/48 A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 Plastic Model Kit. The Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 was the ultimate refinement of the legendary Zero, featuring improved speed, enhanced dive performance, and greater durability while retaining the exceptional maneuverability that made the Zero famous throughout the Pacific Theater.

Hasegawa's highly detailed 1/48 scale kit faithfully captures the sleek lines of the A6M5 Type 52 with finely engraved panel lines, crisp molding, and outstanding fit. The kit features a detailed cockpit, accurately reproduced engine cowling, realistic landing gear, and authentic Imperial Japanese Navy markings. Whether you're building a late-war Pacific fighter or expanding your WWII aircraft collection, this kit offers an enjoyable and rewarding building experience.

Perfect for both experienced aircraft modelers and aviation history enthusiasts, the A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 remains one of the most iconic Japanese aircraft ever built.

Key Features

• Highly detailed 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• Authentic Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52
• Finely engraved panel lines and recessed surface details
• Detailed cockpit and instrument panel
• Accurate engine cowling and exhaust configuration
• Realistic landing gear and wheel wells
• Optional open or closed canopy
• Authentic Imperial Japanese Navy decals included
• Excellent platform for painting and weathering
• Assembly required
• Paint and cement sold separately

Historical Background

Introduced in 1943, the Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter Type 52 was developed to counter increasingly capable Allied fighters in the Pacific. Engineers shortened the wings, strengthened the airframe, and redesigned the exhaust system to improve speed, diving performance, and overall combat effectiveness. While maintaining the legendary agility of earlier Zero variants, the Type 52 was better suited for the intense aerial combat of the war's later years. It served extensively in battles across the Philippines, Formosa, Okinawa, and the Japanese Home Islands, becoming the most widely produced late-war Zero variant.