Easy Model Me 262A. KG44, Flown by Galland, Germany 1945 Airplane Model Building Kit
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Price: $20.06
Model number: 36369
Shipping weight: 4.2 ounces

About the product: 1/72nd scale
Hand assembled and hand painted model
Highly detailed throughout including fine panel lines and underwing weaponry
Molded completely in plastic to ensure fine detail
Display stand to show the aircraft in flight included

Technical details: 4.2 ounces
Product Description Me 262a-1athe Messerschmitt Me262 "swallow" was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Officially named "swallow", and the allies called it the "swallow bird". the Me262 had a negligible impact on the course of the WWII. Its design was highly influential on postwar aircraft development. Plans were first test flight in 1941, in April 1944, into service. In the end, slightly over 1400 Me 262S of all versions were produced. From the Manufacturer At the end of WW II, the Me 262 became the first jet powered aircraft in history to see combat service. But it was too late to make a difference and have an impact on the outcome of the war. It had 2 engines mounted under the wings and was first developed as a bomber rather than a fighter. However, the fighter version proved to be better than any propeller driven aircraft.