MMP Books 17806 Yellow Series: Mitsubishi A5M Claude EN is a must-have for all aviation history enthusiasts and scale modelers seeking reliable sources and inspiration for recreating the legendary Japanese fighter from the pre-World War II era. This English-language publication consists of 80 pages, including as many as 32 full-color pages, making it one of the most detailed and visually attractive titles on the Mitsubishi A5M "Claude" available on the market.

The Mitsubishi A5M, designed by the famous engineer Jiro Horikoshi (later known as the creator of the Mitsubishi A6M "Zero"), was the first all-metal carrier-based fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Its prototype first flew in 1935, and the aircraft entered service in the early second half of the 1930s, playing a significant role especially during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1940), becoming the backbone of Japanese air forces before World War II. Codenamed “Claude” by the Allies, the aircraft was used exclusively by Japan and marked a breakthrough in fighter design of its era.

The book comprehensively details the technical history of all versions of the Mitsubishi A5M—from the prototype, through production examples, to detailed reports from tests and first combat uses. The publication stands out for its rich graphics: it contains numerous, rarely published archival black-and-white photos, color camouflage and marking profiles (over 40 graphics!), as well as detailed technical drawings, making it a unique aid for both modelers and aviation historians.

• Category: Aviation history/modeling book / modeling literature
• Language: English, 80 pages (32 in color)
• Ideal for lovers of Japanese aviation and modelers of 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 scale aircraft
• Enriched with camouflage profiles and marking details useful for painting scale models
• High print and graphics quality

Especially recommended for: experienced modelers and collectors of aviation documentation. The difficulty level for using the materials and painting according to historical patterns is rated at 3/5. Thanks to this book, you can recreate the smallest details of a Mitsubishi A5M model from the era of the Second Sino-Japanese War, perfectly replicating the original color schemes.

The product is fully recommended as a source material for building realistic scale aircraft models or broadening your knowledge of Japanese aviation from the pre-World War II period!