Valom 72053 Yokosuka K5Y2 (1938) – 1/72 scale model of a Japanese training aircraft

The plastic assembly model Valom 72053 Yokosuka K5Y2 (1938) in 1/72 scale allows you to accurately recreate one of the most recognizable Japanese training aircraft of World War II. This model is dedicated to all historical modeling enthusiasts and fans of Japanese aviation, enabling the construction of a faithful miniature of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s essential trainer aircraft.

History and Usage of the Yokosuka K5Y2 Aircraft

The Yokosuka K5Y2 aircraft, also known by the Allied code name "Willow," was designed as a biplane trainer used by the Japanese Navy from 1938–1945. The design was based on earlier Japanese aviation experience and meant for advanced pilot training, including carrier takeoff and landing exercises. The K5Y2 was equipped with a Hitachi Tempu inline engine with 510 hp and featured fixed landing gear with covers, characteristic for the K5Y2 variant. These planes were used intensively during World War II, training thousands of pilots who would later fight on the Pacific front.

Information about the Valom 72053 Model

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for collectors and those building historical dioramas.
• Original operator country: Empire of Japan.
• Era: World War II (1938-1945).
• Material: high-quality plastic – guarantees precise detail reproduction.
• Set contents: plastic sprues, clear cockpit canopy, decals, assembly instructions (glue and paints not included).
• Product category: plastic model kit.
• Length of finished model: approximately 11 cm.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

The Valom 72053 Yokosuka K5Y2 model kit is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5). The set features finely crafted surface details, accurately rendered stabilizers, and clear panel lines. It also offers an interesting subject for painting and customizing historic models. Highly recommended for all Japanese aviation fans and 1/72 scale model collectors.