ICM 72201 Scale model aircraft kit 1:72 Ki-27a Japan army fighter kits model

The Nakajima Ki-27a was a Japanese Army fighter aircraft introduced in the late 1930s and widely used during the early years of the Pacific War. This plastic model kit in 1/72 scale by ICM represents the Ki-27a version, a lightweight monoplane fighter that served with the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force during the transition from biplane to modern monoplane combat aircraft.

The Ki-27 was developed as a highly maneuverable fighter designed for air superiority missions. Its simple airframe, fixed landing gear with fairings, and radial engine reflected the design philosophy of the late interwar period. During the early stages of World War II, the Ki-27 operated across China and other parts of East Asia before being gradually replaced by more modern fighters.

Nakajima Ki-27a - Imperial Japanese Army Fighter

The Ki-27a became one of the most recognizable Japanese fighters of the pre-war and early World War II period. Its light structure and excellent maneuverability made it effective in dogfights typical of the era. The aircraft’s distinctive canopy and fixed landing gear fairings give the type a characteristic appearance among early monoplane fighters.

For modelers: Aircraft with fixed landing gear such as the Ki-27 benefit from careful alignment of the gear fairings during assembly. Painting the cockpit area and interior before fuselage closure can also simplify the finishing process for this compact airframe.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts (65 parts)
• Clear plastic canopy part
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): ICM72201
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Nakajima Ki-27a
• Role: Fighter aircraft
• Subject country: Japan
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by ICM belongs to the aircraft model kits category and is presented in 1/72 scale aircraft model kits. Explore additional aviation subjects in the air model kits collection.