{"product_id":"hasegawa-1-32-a6m5c-zero-fighter-type-52-zeke","title":"HASEGAWA 1\/32 A6M5c ZERO FIGHTER TYPE 52 (ZEKE)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa 1\/32 A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52 (ZEKE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eThe legendary Mitsubishi A6M Zero is reproduced in highly detailed 1\/32 scale with this kit from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHasegawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, representing the late-war A6M5c Type 52 variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eAs aerial combat evolved during the Pacific War, the early-war dominance of the A6M2 Type 21 gradually diminished by 1943, as faster and more heavily armed Allied fighters entered service. In response, the Imperial Japanese Navy developed successive improved versions, leading to the A6M5 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eThe Type 52 introduced significant airframe refinements, including a reduced wingspan, redesigned cowling, and a thrust-type single exhaust system, improving maximum speed to approximately 565 km\/h—about 25 km\/h faster than earlier Type 22 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eFurther developments produced the A6M5a, featuring strengthened wing structures and belt-fed 20mm cannons to improve dive performance. The A6M5b added a 13mm machine gun in the cowling, while the A6M5c introduced additional wing-mounted 13mm armament for increased firepower. Despite increasing Allied air superiority, the A6M5 series remained in frontline service until the end of the war, with approximately 6,000 aircraft produced by Mitsubishi and Nakajima.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q4c1cr\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1io6kvh\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/32 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d5xhsn\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eAccurately reproduced A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52 airframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"142p8oc\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eRefined late-war fuselage and wing configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h6ds8z\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eFinely engraved surface panel detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6f8oip\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eDetailed cockpit interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10x0vgn\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eClear canopy parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1odpwp5\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eOptional external stores (as applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tm66jz\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eDecals included for Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ke4z4i\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jeo0t1\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eScale: 1\/32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hlsi2\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eManufacturer: Hasegawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1508dc7\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eAircraft: Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52 (ZEKE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f1jzyl\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfd762\" data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eAssembly Required: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mbfsp3\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required: Yes (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eThe A6M5c represents the final evolution of Japan’s most famous naval fighter. While originally designed for exceptional range and agility, later variants focused on improved speed and firepower to counter increasingly advanced Allied aircraft during the closing stages of the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HASEGAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734024474785,"sku":"H08854","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-07_114503.png?v=1784691130","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hasegawa-1-32-a6m5c-zero-fighter-type-52-zeke","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}