Back in Stock: Hasegawa 1/72 Nakajima B5N2 “Kate”
The Hasegawa 137 Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” in 1/72 scale is back in stock! This beautifully detailed kit depicts the Imperial Japanese Navy’s primary carrier-based torpedo bomber during the early years of World War II — one of the most historically significant aircraft of the Pacific War.
Historical context: The Nakajima B5N2, known to the Allies as “Kate,” was the standard torpedo and level bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy at the start of World War II. Fast and capable for its time, the B5N2 played a crucial role in Japan’s early victories across the Pacific. It was most famously used in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, where it delivered both bombs and torpedoes against U.S. ships with devastating effectiveness. The B5N2 also served at Coral Sea, Midway, and in countless naval engagements throughout the war, often operating from Japan’s front-line carriers such as Akagi, Kaga, and Shokaku.
Kit highlights:
- 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the Nakajima B5N2 “Kate.”
- Accurate surface detailing and precise Hasegawa molding quality.
- Includes options for bomb or torpedo armament configurations.
- Authentic wartime markings and detailed cockpit interior.
- A classic addition to any WWII Pacific War aircraft collection.
Purchase the Hasegawa 137 Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” (1/72) here.
Now available again from Historia Emporium – The History Store, your destination for historically accurate World War II model kits, at greathistorygifts.com.
