1/48 Hobby Boss Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a/U5 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 Me 262 took off on his first flight. The Me262 was power by two Jumo 004B type engines. and this engines give the Me262 a maximum speed of870km/hat an altitude of 6000m. Its service ceiling was 11400m and its range was 1050km.

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.

• Item No: 80373
• Item Name: Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a/U5
• Bar Code: 6939319203731
• Scale 1:48
• Item Type: Static Kit
• Model Dimension Length: 221mm Width: 260.6mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 220+ pcs
• Total Sprues: 14 sprues
• Chromeplate Parts: n/a
• 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 4clear parts for canopy.
• Detailed fuselage wing with accurate design
• Detailed gear cabin
• Optional metal nose gear cabin