Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka with takeoff trolley

Description

Description:

Japanese rocket-powered attack aircraft with takeoff trolley

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II aviation with the 1/32 scale model kit of the Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka. This iconic Japanese rocket-powered attack aircraft comes with a detailed takeoff trolley, allowing you to recreate historical scenes with accuracy and precision.

Product Details:

• Scale: 1/32
• Includes rocket-powered attack aircraft and takeoff trolley
• Highly detailed plastic model kit
• Assembly required
• Paint and glue not included
• Decal sheet with authentic markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions included

Historical Context:

The Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka, also known as "Cherry Blossom," was a manned flying bomb used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Developed as a desperate measure to counter Allied naval superiority, the Ohka was intended to be carried to its target by a mother aircraft, typically a Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" bomber. Upon reaching its target, the Ohka pilot would release the aircraft and guide it towards the enemy ship using a simple joystick control system. Fitted with a large warhead, the Ohka was capable of causing significant damage to enemy vessels. Despite its destructive potential, the Ohka's effectiveness was limited by its short range and vulnerability to enemy defenses. Nonetheless, it remains an intriguing symbol of Japan's innovative yet desperate wartime tactics.