Ki-27 Nate Fighter

The Nakajima Ki-27 was a Japanese Army fighter of the late 1930s, known to Allied intelligence as Nate. Its fixed landing gear and lightweight construction supported excellent maneuverability but belonged to a generation soon outpaced by more powerful fighters. It fought in China and in the border conflict with Soviet forces at Khalkhin Gol. After frontline replacement, the type continued in training and other duties, illustrating the extended usefulness of an obsolete fighter airframe. The aircraft’s fixed landing gear and light construction emphasized maneuverability, reflecting Japanese fighter priorities of the period. Service in China and the border fighting against Soviet forces shaped its reputation. More powerful successors overtook it, but training and secondary duties extended the usefulness of surviving airframes after frontline replacement.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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