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As the world's first operational jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. Development of this aircraft began back in 1938 and the first prototype made its maiden flight in April 1941 (still powered by a piston engine). The first jet-powered version flew in July 1942. Series production began in November 1943, but there were two important aspects, one political and one technical, which prevented its rapid introduction into front-line fighter units. The political factor was that the aircraft was to be used as a fast bomber rather than a fighter, and it took until late 1944 and early 1945 before it was officially permitted to use this aircraft as a fighter. The technical problem was the reliability and availability of the jet engines. They only had a service life of about 10 flight hours and production never reached the required performance. The main operational versions were the Me262A-1A Schwalbe (Swallow) interceptor and the Me262A-2A Sturmvogel. The Schwalbe was built in several subtypes with alternative armaments. Despite all these problems, over 1,400 aircraft were actually built and put into service. Although the aircraft was not as maneuverable as its piston-engined counterparts, its overall performance was superior to many other aircraft of its time. There are several aircraft still in museums around the world. Length: 10.60 m Wingspan: 12.65 m Height: 3.83 m Wing area: 21.70 square meters Total weight: 6,755 kg Empty weight: 4,000 kg Motor: Jumo004B-1 X 2 Maximum speed: 870 km/h Maximum range: 1,050 km Operational Ceiling: 11,400 m Crew: 1 Armament: MK108 30mm x 4 Optional Armament: R4M 55mm Orkan Rocket x 24
Article no. 02261
Item name: Messerchmitt Me 262 A-1a Clear Edition
Bar code 9580208022611
1/32 scale
Item Type: Static Kit
Model length: 331.5 mm. Wingspan: 391mm. Height: 120.5mm
Total parts: 383 pieces
metal parts
Photo-etched parts 1 sheet 14pcs
Film parts photo film
Total sprues: 11 sprues, 4 rubber tires
Color schemes “Me 262 A-1a, red number 13 by Heinz Bar, III./EJG2. November 1944
Me 262 A-1a z III./EJG2. by Colonel Heinz Bär, Lechild, 1944/45"
Further features “The kit consists of 321 parts made of gray plastic with an additional 4 rubber tires
