The first serial fighter-monoplane aircraft of Japan Imperial Army became the Ki-27. The first of two prototypes built by a Nakajima company was flying in October 1936. Series production was ordered in December 1937 as the Type 97 Fighter Model Ko (Ki-27a). Ki-27a had excellent maneuverability and was serious enemy for Soviet-built I-15bis and I-16 fighters in air battles over China and Mongolia in 1938-1939.

MARKINGS

Кi-27а, 1. Sentai Commander Toshio Kato, Nomonhan, June 1939.

Кi-27а, 84. Dokuritsu Tutai, China, 1939.

Кi-27а, 10.Tutai, China, April 1940.

Ki-27a, 59. Sentai, 2. Tutai, Nomonhan, June 1939.

MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH) : 104 x 157 mm

BOX SIZE : 247 x 183 x 33 mm

NUMBER OF DETAILS :65