Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Type 21 V-173, piloted by Saburo Sakai based at Rabaul from June to July 1942. Ordered to shoot down any Allied aircraft, military or civil, Sakai refused to shoot down a C-47 when he saw a woman and a child onboard. Sakai is credited with 64 victories. The A6M became known as the Zero because of its designation as Carrier Fighter Type 0. Die-cast metal model with minimum plastic. Approx. 18cm x 24cm (7" x 9.5"). Canopy slides open, pilot figure can be removed. Comes with display stand, and landing gear can be shown up or down. Rotating metal prop.