{"product_id":"eduard-ltd-edition-1-48-mitsubishi-a6m2-n-rufe-dual-combo-11171","title":"Eduard Ltd Edition 1\/48 Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe DUAL COMBO 11171","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"single-product-row d-flex border-bottom-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"single-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description revert-css\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe was a floatplane fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a modification of the A6M2 Zero fighter and was designed to operate from seaplane bases and other bodies of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A6M2-N was created in response to a need for an aircraft that could operate in areas where airfields were scarce or nonexistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts design involved adding two floats to the Zero fighter, which allowed it to take off and land on water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft was armed with two 7.7 mm machine guns and two 20 mm cannons, and could also carry two 60 kg bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its success as a seaplane fighter, the A6M2-N had some drawbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe added weight of the floats reduced its speed and maneuverability, and its range was limited due to the need for frequent refueling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNonetheless, the Rufe was used in several key engagements during the war, including the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, a few restored examples of the A6M2-N Rufe can be seen in aviation museums around the world, serving as a reminder of this unique and innovative aircraft from World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition kit of Japanese interceptor\/fighter bomber floatplane Mitsubishi A6M2-N (Allied code name Rufe) in 1\/48 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit presents Rufe serving in Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Plastic parts:Eduard\u003cbr\u003e- Marking options: 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eduard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57539353805173,"sku":"11171","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8517\/files\/EDK11171.jpg?v=1788273448","url":"https:\/\/www.umpretail.com\/products\/eduard-ltd-edition-1-48-mitsubishi-a6m2-n-rufe-dual-combo-11171","provider":"Ultimate Modelling Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}