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 18thJuly 1942 the Me262 took off on his first flight. The Me262 was power by two Jumo 004B type engines, And this engines give the Me262 amaximum speed of870km/hat an altitude of6000m. its service ceiling was11400mand 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.
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:260.6 mm
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 4 clear parts for canopy.
-Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
-Detailed gear cabin
-Optional metal nose gear cabin