HAS02294 - Hasegawa 1/72 Nakajima Ki49-II Hei Type 100 Heavy Bomber DONRYU (Helen) w/ Radar

HAS02294 - Hasegawa 1/72 Nakajima Ki49-II Hei Type 100 Heavy Bomber DONRYU (Helen) w/ Radar

Build a rare and heavily armed Imperial Japanese Army Air Force bomber with the Hasegawa 1/72 Nakajima Ki-49-II Hei Type 100 Heavy Bomber Donryu “Helen” w/ Radar (02294). This detailed scale model kit represents the Ki-49-II Hei variant, a late-war version of the “Donryu” (Helen), equipped with radar and enhanced defensive systems for night and anti-shipping operations.

The Ki-49 Donryu was designed as a heavily protected bomber capable of operating without fighter escort, featuring armor protection, self-sealing fuel tanks, and strong defensive armament. The II Hei variant introduced further improvements, including radar equipment for improved targeting and night operations.

Hasegawa’s kit accurately captures this distinctive WWII aircraft with finely molded parts, detailed cockpit and bomb bay areas, and precise surface engraving. The radar-equipped configuration adds unique visual interest, making it a standout subject for Japanese WWII aviation enthusiasts.