COBI Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero-Sen" Fighter: Set #5729
The machine was characterized by high speed and maneuverability. These features, among others, were achieved at the expense of armor. A total of about 11,000 copies of this aircraft in various versions were produced.
Assembling block fighters from World War II is a great way to spend time and pursue a passion for history and modeling. The set of Mitsubishi A6M2 construction blocks contains 347 elements and one pilot figure. The fighter plane model from COBI was created with attention to the smallest details. The plane has a movable propeller and ailerons. Its rotating rubber tire wheels slide out of the undercarriage in the take-off or landing position. The cabin can be opened to put at the controls a figure of a pilot, who has an accurately reproduced uniform and a print on the back! The plane has been covered with high-quality prints that do not wear off even during intensive use. The set also includes a special stand, which makes the display of the model more attractive, and a plate with the name of the plane. The block model of the Japanese fighter will surely satisfy young aircraft fans as well as older aviation and history enthusiasts and collectors.
- 347 high-quality blocks
- Produced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition
- The blocks meet the safety standards of products for children
- Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks
- Blocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature
- Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions
- 100% prints, no stickers
- Special display stand
- 1 pilot figure with double-sided print!
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At a Glance: A6M
Engine: NK1C Sakae-12
Power: Take-off: 940 HP
Indicated: 950 HP at 5,000 m
Advantages:
• Speed, maneuverability and range undreamed of by other contemporary carrier borne fighters;
• Good cockpit visibility.
Armament:
• 2 x 7,7-mm Type 97 machine guns
• 2 x 20-mm Type 99 wing cannons
• 2 x 60 kg bombs
Disadvantages:
• Poor pilot protection;
• No self-sealing fuel tanks
Pilot Notes:
• Wing Fold: This key will toggle your carrier-borne aircraft’s wings between the up and down position. Not all aircraft are so equipped. None of the land-based aircraft have this feature, and many carrier-borne planes, such as the SBD Dauntless or the F4F-3 were also not historically equipped with folding wings. We do not recommend using this feature while airborne. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try it once. Or twice.
• Change seat position: this key toggles the pilot’s seat height between two presets: high and low. This feature is intended for use during take-offs and landing to help look over the aircraft’s nose. High position should not be used in combat as it prevents you from using your gunsight. You must open your canopy first before raising your seat. This function ONLY works on the A6M Zero, F4U Corsairs and F4F/FM Wildcat series of planes. All other planes did not have seat systems that could be controlled by pilot inflight.
• Arrestor Hook: toggles your aircraft arresting hook between the up and down positions. Used to land on an aircraft carrier.
• Chocks: These are used to fix your aircraft on the carrier deck, and to reach full throttle before beginning to move. Otherwise a heavy aircraft, especially carrying extra fuel or ordnance, may not be able to reach sufficient speed if it begins moving before reaching max RPM. This is especially true for slow moving or stationary carriers, as their speed is added to your plane’s speed during take-off. In other words, an aircraft carrier moving at 20 miles per hour adds 20 mph to your airspeed even when you remain stationary with your engine off. If the carrier however is not moving, it means you need to reach an even higher speed before you run out of deck. You’re not required to use chocks, and can release them at any time and simply use wheel brakes, however chocks provide much better control over your aircraft’s speed when you increase RPM. After landing on a carrier, if you wish to watch other AI or human-controlled planes land, move to the front of the ship and engage chocks. Otherwise the motion of the ocean may cause your plane to slide and fall overboard. (Il2 Aircraft Guide)