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[About the Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a]
-The revolutionary Messerschmitt Me262 was the first ever jet powered plane to see real action.
-This impressive fighter was equipped with two Jumo004B engines that allowed the Me262 to reach a top speed of 870km/h.
-The construction of pre-production aircraft designated Me262 A-0 started in April 1944, but the fighter production version that should have been the first version to be mass-produced was delayed because of Hitler's strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of the fighter/bomber A-2a version.
-In November 1944, the Me262 A-1a fighter version was finally put into production. It was equipped with four 30mm cannons in the nose to counter Allied bombers and escorting fighters.
-Late production planes were equipped with hooks under the nose to mount rocket launchers and 24 R4M air-to-air rockets under the wings, making the Me262 the most feared German fighter by Allied pilots. Production of the Jumo004B turbojet engine started in June 1944.
-This engine featured a compressor, and measured 3.5m in length and 0.76m in diameter.
-It was capable of a 900kg thrust.

[About the model]
-Tamiya presents the plastic assembly kit of the Messerschmitt Me262 that was used by the Luftwaffe during the closing days of WWII. 1/48 Scale,
-Overall Length: 221mm, Overall Width: 264mm. The unique form of the Me262 with its engine nacelles under each wing has been accurately replicated. The 4 X 30mm cannon mounted in the nose, the cockpit, internal equipment, and the two Jumo004B engines have been reproduced down to the finest details.
-Canopy and gun bay access panels can be mounted in either open or closed position.
-Engines can be displayed in engine nacelles or on maintenance cart for which parts are included.
-R4M air-to-air rockets with launchers to be mounted under the wings and W.Gr 21 air-to-air rocket-launchers to be assembled under the nose are part of the kit.
-Nose wheel well comes as a die-cast weight.
-A pilot figure and newly designed decals for 3 different markings are included in the kit.
Item Size/Weight : 35 x 20 x 7.3 cm / 450g

Product Specifications

Item series

1/48 Aircraft

Country

Germany

Item code

61091

JAN code

4950344610914

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