Description

A5M "Claude" Model Airplane is one of the finest airplane models available anywhere! One cannot imagine the skill necessary to provide the details that you see on this limited production desktop display model airplane. The intricate details of the fusealage, wings and call signs are what makes our model airplanes museum quality replicas.  

This model airplane is carved from solid mahogany and many hours are spent adding the details that make this model plane is the finest replica available anywhere!

This high quality wooden aircraft model is built by master craftsman. These plane models are for the most exclusive collectors and will highlight any airplane model collection. Now you can own one of these fine airplane models at an affordable price. This model airplane comes with it's own stand.

These fine Military Model Aircraft list price is over $299.00! Take advantage of our low pricing and Get one now! Inventory won't last long at these prices! This model airplane comes with it's own stand.

Picture this amazing model plane on display in your office or den! Your friends will be in awe of the quality and detail. These model planes are not toys but can be admired by all.

Length: 14
Wingspan:19 3/4
Scale: 1/23
Includes desk stand.

History:

The Mitsubishi A5M a Japanese carrier-based fighter aircraft. It was the world's first monoplane shipboard fighter and the direct ancestor of the famous Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero'. The Allied code-name was Claude; the Japanese Navy designation was "Type 96 carrier-based fighter"
In 1934, the Imperial Japanese Navy prepared a specification for an advanced fighter, requiring a maximum speed of 350 km/h (220 mph) at 3,000 m (9,840 ft) and able to climb to 5,000 m (16,400 ft) in 6.5 minutes. This 9-shi (1934) specification produced designs from both Mitsubishi and Nakajima,
Mitsubishi assigned the task of designing the new fighter to a team lead by Jiro Horikoshi (later responsible for the famous A6M Zero).The resulting design, designated Ka-14 by Mitsubishi, was an all-metal low-wing fighter, with a thin elliptical inverted Gull wing and a fixed undercarriage, which was chosen as the increase in performance (estimated as only a 3% increase in maximum speed) arising from use of a retractable undercarriage was not felt to justify the extra weight. The first prototype, powered by a 447 kW (600 hp) Nakajima Kotobuki 5 radial engine, flew on 4 February 1935. The aircraft far exceeded the requirements of the specification, with a maximum speed of 450 km/h (279 mph) being reached. The second prototype was fitted with a revised, ungulled wing, and after various changes to maximize maneuverability and reduce drag, was ordered into production as the A5M.
With the Ka-14 demonstrating excellent performance, the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force ordered a single modified prototype for evaluation as the Ki-18. While this demonstrated similar performance to the Navy aircraft and hence was far faster than the IJAAF's current fighter, the Kawasaki Ki-10 biplane, the type was rejected by the army owing to its reduced maneuverability. The Army then produced a specification for an improved advanced fighter to replace the Ki-10. Mitsubishi, busy turning the Ka-14 into the A5M, submitted a minimally changed aircraft as the Ki-33, this being defeated by Nakajima's competing aircraft, which was ordered into service as the Ki-27.

This and all of our other airplane models are packaged well to arrive in condition and not be damaged during shipping. All our models are shipped fully insured.

No two model aircraft are exactly the same as they are crafted by hand. All model planes are insured in transit.

These scale aircraft models are as realistic as the planes they were modelled after.

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