Hasegawa 1/72 Kugisho P1y1 Ginga Frances 11 Model Kit

The Kugisho P1Y1 Ginga Type 11 (Allied codename "Frances") was the Imperial Japanese Navy's fast twin-engine bomber designed to deliver torpedo and bomb attacks against Allied naval forces. Powered by two Nakajima NK9B Homare 11 radial engines producing 1,825 horsepower each, the Ginga could reach speeds of 340 mph—faster than many contemporary fighters. The Type 11 was the standard bomber variant armed with a forward-firing 20mm cannon and rear defensive gun. Despite its impressive performance, the Ginga was hampered by engine reliability issues and inexperienced late-war crews. Hasegawa captures this sleek Japanese bomber in detail.