The historical Type 99 Mark 2 20 mm cannon was one of the standard armaments of fighters and bombers of the Imperial Japanese Air Service during World War II (1939–1945). It was commonly used by various types of military aircraft, including the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters, Aichi D3A dive bombers, and Nakajima B5N torpedo bombers. This cannon played a key role in aerial operations in the Pacific, where Japanese air forces fought for supremacy against the Allies. The Type 99 was characterized by its reliability and good firepower, making it a fundamental armament of many of Japan's legendary aircraft.

• Scale: 1:72 – dedicated for aircraft models in this scale
• Historical period: World War II
• Country of origin: Japan
• Material: precisely turned brass
• Number of pieces: 4 x 20mm Mark 2 gun barrels
• Category: model accessories, replacement brass barrels for aircraft models
• Easy assembly: simply remove the plastic barrel from the model, drill a hole and glue the brass barrel in place using cyanoacrylate glue

This product is an essential component for modelers who care about faithfully recreating the details of historic Japanese aircraft models. The brass barrels offer unparalleled durability, sharp detail, and realism, greatly surpassing the appearance of standard plastic parts. We recommend this set both to experienced aviation modeling enthusiasts as well as intermediate modelers—the assembly is considered moderately easy (difficulty level 2/5). Suitable for anyone who wants to elevate their model to the highest standard of historical accuracy and precision workmanship.