Hasegawa 02493 - 1:72 Mitsubishi G4M2A Type 1 Attack Bomber Betty Model 24 752nd Flying Group

Plastic model kit of the Mitsubishi G4M2A “Betty” Model 24 – 752nd Flying Group

Hasegawa 02493 in 1:72 scale depicts the Mitsubishi G4M2A “Betty” Model 24, one of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s most famous medium bombers of WWII. Aircraft from the 752nd Flying Group operated in the Philippines and Okinawa during the later stages of the Pacific War. Although notorious for its lack of armor and self-sealing fuel tanks, the Betty was the Navy’s main long-range bomber and took part in numerous decisive battles.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 28 cm
• Wingspan: approx. 35 cm
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Skill level: beginner / intermediate

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included. The kit is intended for self-assembly.

Model building:

The kit features a detailed fuselage, cockpit, defensive gun positions, undercarriage and offensive load options (bombs or torpedo). Decals are included for the 752nd Flying Group. With precise molding and a clear instruction sheet, this kit is suitable for both beginner and intermediate modelers.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Paints in late-war IJN color schemes
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue for fine details

About the Mitsubishi G4M “Betty”:

The Mitsubishi G4M, codenamed “Betty” by the Allies, was the Imperial Japanese Navy’s standard land-based bomber during WWII. Designed for long range, it lacked armor and self-sealing tanks, earning a reputation for vulnerability. Despite this, the Betty played a central role in Pacific operations, from torpedo strikes against Allied warships to kamikaze missions in 1944–45. The G4M2A Model 24 variant featured improved engines and defensive armament.

Technical data of the original:

• Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan)
• Crew: 7
• Engines: 2 × Mitsubishi Kasei 21, 1850 hp each
• Maximum speed: approx. 440 km/h
• Range: approx. 3000 km
• Armament: 20 mm cannons, 7.7 mm machine guns, up to 1000 kg bombs or one aerial torpedo
• Service years: 1941–1945

Hasegawa – plastic model manufacturer

Hasegawa is a Japanese company known for producing precise and high-quality plastic kits. Their 1:72 scale aircraft kits, such as the Mitsubishi G4M “Betty”, let enthusiasts recreate iconic Japanese bombers from WWII in miniature.