{"product_id":"icm-ds7208-the-air-battle-over-khalkhin-gol-river-1-72-model-kit","title":"ICM DS7208 The Air Battle Over Khalkhin-Gol River 1:72 Model Kit","description":"In May–September 1939, a large-scale air battle took place over the Mongolian Khalkhin Gol River, involving hundreds of aircraft from the Japanese and Soviet Air Forces. Around 900 Soviet aircraft faced approximately 400 Japanese aircraft over a relatively narrow section of the front, up to 70 kilometres wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe initial fighting was difficult for the Soviet Air Force, which suffered significant losses. Japanese pilots demonstrated excellent skill, while the Nakajima Ki-27 fighter had exceptional horizontal manoeuvrability due to its lightweight construction. The Soviet I-16 was faster but less manoeuvrable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoviet pilots gradually changed their tactics, avoiding prolonged horizontal turns and using the “hit-and-break-away” approach. An important role was also played by the I-153 Chaika biplane, which, although slower than the I-16, offered excellent manoeuvrability and rate of climb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver time, the Soviet Air Force used its numerical advantage to gain air superiority. The experience gained at Khalkhin Gol revealed important weaknesses in both the Soviet and Japanese Air Forces and contributed to major reforms before the Second World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003eThree fighters from the Khalkin Gol battles: the Soviet I-16Type 18, I-153 Chaika, and Japanese Nakajima Ki-27a\u003cbr\u003eAccurate geometry and proportions corresponding to the original aircraft\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed fuselage components\u003cbr\u003eSeparate decal sheets for each of the three fighters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Information\u003cbr\u003eScale: 1:72\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 52 + 76 + 65 (193 total)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003cbr\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54850876801361,"sku":"ICMDS7208","price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/icmds7208_1.jpg?v=1789119237","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/icm-ds7208-the-air-battle-over-khalkhin-gol-river-1-72-model-kit","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}