The Nakajima KI-27, famously known as 'NATE' to its adversaries, was a pivotal pre-World War II Japanese fighter aircraft that dominated the skies of East Asia in the late 1930s. With its first flight in 1936 and introduction into service in 1937, the KI-27 set the standard for maneuverability and pilot visibility, outclassing its contemporaries in dogfights. Serving primarily with the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force, it saw significant action in the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Battles of Khalkhin Gol against the Soviet Union, and the early stages of the Pacific War. Despite its later obsolescence compared to newer fighters, the KI-27's legacy as a nimble and effective aircraft remains. Its sleek design, combined with a top speed of 470 km/h and armed with two 7.7 mm machine guns, made it a formidable adversary. The KI-27's operational history is a testament to its effectiveness and the strategic role it played in Japan's early wartime engagements.
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A soft and comfy unisex hoodie that fits all your hoodie needs The fleece fabric makes it a great partner all year round be it a summer evening on the beach or a Christmas dinner in a mountain cabin
- 52 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 48 poly fleece
- Heather colors are 60 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 40 poly fleece
- Fabric weight 65 ozyd (2204 gm)
- Regular fit
- Side-seamed construction
- Blank product sourced from Nicaragua or the US
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