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Nakajima B5N2 Kate IJN torpedo bomber 3D miniature, available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200 and 1-144 scales

Nakajima B5N2 "Kate" – 1-200 Scale WWII Japanese Torpedo Bomber

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Nakajima B5N-2 "KATE"

 

Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed Nakajima B5N-2 "KATE" representing Japanese military aviation during World War II.

 

Available Scales

1-200

1-300

1-285 Print on Demand

1-144 Print on Demand

 

Historical Information

The Nakajima B5N2 "Kate" was the primary carrier-based torpedo bomber for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the early years of World War II, used extensively from 1939 to 1945. It spearheaded major strikes including Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, and the Battle of Santa Cruz, and was later used for anti-submarine, training, and kamikaze missions.

 

Key details regarding the usage of the Nakajima B5N-2 "KATE" include:

  • Combat Service: Key Operational Areas and Battles:

  • Operational Roles: Used for the initial attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet, where they were credited with hitting several battleships.

  • Service Use: Despite being outdated by 1943-1944, the "Kate" remained in service due to a lack of replacements, often facing high attrition rates against improved Allied defenses.

  • Notable Operations: Played a major role in sinking the USS Lexington. Key in the attack that resulted in the sinking of the USS Yorktown. Used in the attack that sank the USS Hornet. Operated throughout the South Pacific, including the invasion of Malaya and the defense of the Philippines.

  • Retirement: Other Roles and Usage:

 

About Flight Deck Decals 3D Prints

  • Flight Deck Decals 3D prints are created for gamers and modelers who expect exquisite detail, highest quality, and models that are ready to paint and put on the table.

  • Most aircraft are available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200, and 1-144 scales

  • Printed using Flight Deck Decals' premium proprietary resin, created specifically for miniature aircraft

  • Excellent paint and primer adhesion compared with many lower-cost resins

  • Produced on high-resolution 8K or greater resin printers for exceptional detail and smooth layer reproduction

  • Fine, crisp surface detail with clean panel lines and scale-appropriate features

  • Carefully printed and inspected with the same attention to quality that has defined Flight Deck Decals for more than 10 years

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