1/32 Messerschmitt ME 262 A-2A

Trumpeter 02236

Excludes allglues,paintsandtoolsnecessary to assemble.

As the world’s first practical jet fighter, Messerschmitt’s Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft at the time. Development of the Me262 began in early 1938, with the prototype flying for the first time in April 1941 (propelled by a piston engine), and the first jet-engine model flying in July 1942. Full-scale production of the Me262 began in November 1943, but it could not enter military service soon for two reasons, one was political and the other was technical. The political issue was that the aircraft was ordered to be converted into a fast bomber rather than used as a fighter, and it was not until late 1944 and early 1945 that the ME262 was officially allowed to operate as a fighter; the technical issue was reliability and the jet engine. life span. Its engine life was only about 10 flight hours and was never reached. The main production models of the Me262 are the Me262A-1A “Swift” air defence fighter and the Me262A-2A “Stormbird” bomber. In addition, some variants mounting other weapons were also produced. Despite some problems, more than 1,400 Me262s were produced and entered service in large numbers. Although it was not as easy to fly as other piston fighters, its performance was still superior to other fighters of its generation, and several aircraft are still preserved in museums around the world. Total length: 10.60 meters Wingspan: 12.65 meters Total height: 3.83 meters Wing area: 21.70 square meters Total weight: 6,755 kg Empty weight: 4,000 kg Engine: Jumo004B-1 jet engine 2 Maximum speed: 870 km/h Maximum range: 1.050 km ceiling: 11,400 m crew: 1 weapon: MK108 30mm cannon 4 R4M 55mm rocket 24.

• Scale 1/32
• Model size: Length: 331.5mm, Wingspan: 396mm
• Total number of parts: 365pcs
• Metal parts: Landing gear
• Etched parts: 1pcs
• Film: Instrument part
• Total number of offset plates: 8pcs
• Decals: (9K+BN) 5/KG(J)51, Schwabisch Hall 1944(B3+GL) 1/KG(J)54 Oblt Gunther Kahle