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Heinkel P.1078 B
Heinkel’s gull-winged P.1078 B nightfighter was still in development when Germany surrendered in May 1945…
Henschel Hs 132
Developed from data culled from flight testing of the Berlin B-9 experimental aircraft, the Henschel Hs 132 was the first and only dedicated jet-powered dive bomber, one which incorporated a prone position for the pilot, enabling him to withstand far greater G forces without risk of losing consciousness. The prototype Hs 132 was still under construction when WWII ended.
Horten Ho 229
Built largely of wood with metal tubing for internal framing, the Horten Ho 229 was a revolutionary flying wing jet fighter whose single flight in February 1945 ended in tragedy. But it had inherently good flying characteristics and, had WWII continued, would likely have entered Luftwaffe service later that year.
Hiller UH-12/HTE-2
First flown in 1948, the Hiller UH-12 was used extensively by the U.S. military in a variety of roles such as training, utility, observation, and especially in medical evacuation of casualties during the Korean War. Broadly similar to the contemporary Bell Model 47 helicopter, the UH-12 was nonetheless overshadowed by the Bell 47 in the Korean Theatre, partly because unlike Bell, Hiller did not provide in-the-field support and maintenance for its aircraft.
SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.3
Entering service in 1973, the Jaguar served Britain and France for over 30 years as a nuclear-capable precision strike aircraft and trainer. It last known combat was during the 1991 Gulf War during the RAF’s Operation Granby.
Chengdu J-20
Work began on China’s J-20 stealth fighter in 2002, and it first flew on January 11, 2011. Flight testing at Chengdu Aerospace facility, adjacent the City of Chengdu (population 7.8 million) led to security problems and unauthorized smartphone photos of the J-20 on the Internet. Initially taking them down as fast as they were posted, the Chinese government realized the propaganda value and now allows them to remain.
Hongdu JL-8 Karakorum
The Hongdu J-8 is a two-seat basic trainer and multi-role/light attack aircraft jointly developed by Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. It is expected to remain operational well into the 21st Century.
Junkers D.1
Derisively referred to as a “tin donkey” by famed ace Hermann Goering, the Junkers D.1 was a late World War I aircraft that was also the first all-metal, cantilever design, monoplane fighter in the world. Roden’s 1/72 kit features realistic corrugated surfaces and a complete Mercedes engine.
Junkers G.24
Junkers G-24 by Revell Germany 1/72 scale Kit No. 4299 Cost: $25.00 Decals: One version - Swedish commercial airliner Comments: Early passenger-carrying seaplane; detailed exterior History The famous Junkers G-24 was among the pioneer aircraft of civil aviation....
Junkers G.38
Junkers G 38 by Revell-Germany 1/144 scale Kit No. 4203 Cost: $25.00 Decals: One version - Lufthansa Comments: Corrugated wing and fuselage surfaces; separately molded control surfaces for wings History The Junkers G 38 was a large four-engined airliner and transport...
Junkers Ju88 A-4
Junkers Ju88 A-4 by Revell-Germany 1/72 scale Kit No. RG 4672 Cost: $23.39 at www.squadron.com Decals: Two versions Comments: New tooling, engraved panel lines, highly detailed cockpit, multi-part canopy History The Junkers Ju 88 was a World War II twin-engine,...
Junkers Ju 88 C-6 Nightfighter
Junkers Ju 88 C-6 Nightfighter by Revell-Germany 1/72 scale Kit No. H-165 Cost: $18.00 Decals: One version - Luftwaffe (unspecified unit) Comments: Vintage kit; raised panel lines; optional position landing gear; removable cowlings reveal engine detail; basic cockpit...
Kawanishi Type 93 K5Y1
Kawanishi Type 93 Advanced Trainer K5Y1 by Otaki 1/48 scale Kit No. OT2-8-250 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Advanced Japanese Naval trainer of the 1930's; molded in a striking orange; wire provided for rigging History The prototype K5Y1 trainer was built...
Kawanishi Type 94 E7K1
Kawanishi Type 94 "Alf" by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. JS-055:250 Cost: $15.00 Decals: One version - Imperial Japanese Navy Comments: Older kit; raised panel lines; early World War II Japanese reconnaisance seaplane History In 1932 the Imperial Japanese Navy sought a...
Kawanishi H6K5-L
The Kawanishi H6K flying boat (Allied code name “Mavis”) was a long range maritime patrol aircraft flown by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II, which doubled as a bomber and transport. It originated with a 1934 IJN 8-Shi Large Flying Boat specification, calling for a four-engined flying boat with a monoplane design, a range of 2500 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 120 knots, or 138 mph — superior to that of the Sikorsky S-42.
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
During the final months of World War II, Kawasaki’s Ki-45 Toryu (Allied code name “Nick”) was the Imperial Japanese Army’s only operational nightfighter…but it was first used as an attack aircraft against PT boats in the New Guinea campaign.
Kawasaki Ki-102a
Kawasaki’s Ki-102a was a high altitude fighter design that saw limited action during the Okinawa campaign…
Kawasaki T-4
Kawasaki T-4 J.A.S.D.F. by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. 00442 Cost: $12.00 Decals: One version - Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Comments: Engraved panel lines, flush rivets, two-piece canopy, external stores limited to drop tanks History The prototype XT-4 took its...
Kayaba Ka-1
Kayaba Ka-1 Autogyro by Fine Molds 1/72 scale Kit No. FP-16 1800 Cost: $18.00 Decals: One version - Imperial Japanese Army Comments: Engraved panel lines History Although relatively unknown, the Kayaba Ka-1 autogyro deserves a special place in aviation history since...
Kayaba Type 4 Katsuodori
Kayaba Type 4 "Katsuodori" Ram-Jet Fighter by Meng 1/72 scale Kit no. DS-001 Cost: $15.99 (@ spruebrothers.com) Decals: Two versions - Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy Comments: Engraved panel lines; includes two complete kits History The Kayaba...