1/48 Me 262 A-1a/U5

Hobby Boss 80373

The Messerschmitt Me262 was the first jet fighter in the world. Project work had begun at Messerschmitt as early as April 1939 on a new high-speed fighter plane the propulsion of which was to consist of the turbine jet system. And on 18th July 1942, the Me262 took off on its first flight. The Me262 was powered by two Jumo 004B type engines, And these engines give the Me262 a maximum speed of 870km/hat an altitude of 6000 m. Its service ceiling was 11400mand its range was1050km.

The Me262 A-1a/U5 was to carry an armament of six MK108 Canon. Only one prototype (W.Nr.112355) was fitted with this installation under the designation.

• Scale: 1:48
• Item Type: Static Kit
• Model Dimension: Length: 221mm Width:260.6 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 220+ pcs
• Total Sprues: 14 sprues
• Camouflage Scheme: Me 262 A-1a/U5
• Metal Parts: Nose gear cabin
• Released Date: 2011-05
• More Features:
  • The kit consists of 224 grey plastic parts and 4 clear parts for the canopy.
  • Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
  • Detailed gear cabin
  • Optional metal nose gear cabin