Tamiya 25217 1/48 Mitsubishi Ki-46 III Type 100 (Dinah) & 4X4 Type 95 Kurogane

百式司令部偵察機III型

World War Two
Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)
Twin-engine reconnaissance aircraft
Ki-46 III - Traditional stepped windshield replaced with a smooth, curved, glazed panel extended over the pilot's seat giving a more aerodynamic nose profile. Engine power increased to 1,500 hp (Ha-112-II), extra fuel tank added in the nose.
Ki-46 III Kai - Defense interceptor / night fighter version. Equipped with two 20 mm cannon in the nose and one 37 mm (1.46 in) cannon in "Schräge Musik" style (upwards-aimed dorsal frontal position).