Ki-21-Ib Sally Japanese Heavy Bomber

The Ki-21 bomber also known as the Sully during World War II was developed by Mitsubishi designers in accordance with the requirements set by the General Aviation Directorate. The first prototype of the aircraft took off on December 18 1936 and flight tests of prototypes took place over the next year. Serial production began in the spring of 1938. The bomber was produced by two factories Nakajima and Mitsubishi and the aircraft of these two different manufacturers had slight differences in the design of the nose of the fuselage.

A modification of the aircraft designated Ki-21-Ib (the second production version of the Ki-21 bomber line) was produced with the experience of air combat in the skies of China and had enhanced small arms. The main visual difference between the bombers of this modification was the tail machine gun emplacement. The aircraft took an active part in combat operations during the Sino-Japanese War and the early stages of World War II. Subsequently they were transferred to training units and some of them were converted into transport aircraft.

Key Features

• The first ICM 1:48 scale model kit of the Ki-21 bomber
• The model is created with strict adherence to the geometry of the prototype and a detailed reproduction of the outer fuselage skin
• The armament includes various types of machine guns and four bombs in the bomb bay
• Decals for four different marking options

Markings Available

• Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’ 60th Sentai (60th Air Group) China 1940
• Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’ 60th Sentai 2rd Chutai (60th Air Group 2nd Squadron) China 1940
• Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’ Hamamatsu Army Flying School Japan probably 1941
• Ki-21-Ib ‘Sally’ 25 Hikodan Shireibu Hikohan (25 Air Brigade HQ Flight) Japan 1943

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 265 pieces
• Length: 342 mm
• Width: 471 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm