TRUMPETER 2235 MESSERSCHMITT Me_262A-1A "SCHWALBE" or SWALLOW 1/32 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
Being the first operational jet fighter of the world, the Messerschmitt
Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. Development
for this plane began as early as 1938 and the first prototype made its
maiden flight (still propelled by a piston engine) in April 1941. The
first jet powered version flew in July 1942. Full scale production
started in November 1943 but two major aspects, one political and one
technical stopped its fast introduction to front line fighter units. The
political factor was that the plane should be used as a fast bomber
instead of a fighter, and it took until late 1944 and early 1945 until
it was officially allowed to use this plane as a fighter. The technical
problem was the reliability and availability of the jet engines. They
had only a lifetime of about 10 flying hours and production never
reached the output necessary. The principal operational versions were
the Me262A-1A Schwalbe (Swallow) interceptor and the Me262A-2A
Sturmvogel (Storm Bird). The Schwalbe was built in a number of sub-types
with alternative armaments installations. Despite all this problems,
over 1400 planes were actually build and put into service. Although the
plane was not as maneuverable as its piston driven counterparts, its
overall performance superior to many other aircraft of its time.There
are several aircraft left in museums around the world. length : 10.60m
Wing Span : 12.65m Hight : 3.83m Wing Area : 21.70 Square Meter All-Up
Weight : 6,755Kg Empty Weight : 4,000Kg Engine : Jumo004B-1 X 2 Max
Speed : 870Km/h Max Range : 1.050Km Service Ceiling : 11,400m Crew : 1
Armament : MK108 30mm X 4 Option Armament : R4M 55mm Orkan Rocket X 24
FEATURES:
* Item No: 02235
* Item Name: Messerchmitt Me 262 A-1a
* Scale: 1/32
* Item Type: Static Aircraft
* Model Brief: Length: 331.5mm Wingspan: 396mm
* Total Parts: 355pcs
* Metal Parts: n/a
* Photo Etch Parts: 1pcs
* Film Parts: Instrument part
* Resin Parts: n/a
* Total Sprues: 9pcs
* Paint Schemes: Red 4,of 10/JG7,flown by Franz Schall. Select "Walt Nowotny” paint
* Released Date: 2005 NEW TOOL
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