Dragon Wings Warbirds Series Diecast Model Messerschmitt Me262A-1a Luftwaffe 5./KG(J) 51, "Red B" Schwabisch Hall, Germany, 1944 1:72 Scale - DRW 50190 Approximate Wingspan: 6.75" Approximate Length: 5.75" Each Model Features: - 1/72 Authentic Scale
- Historically Accurate
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpits
- Opening Canopy
- Moving Wing Flaps
- Pre-assembled
- Display Stand incuded
- Optional landing gear
About this Model: Germany's Me262 was the world's very first operational turbojet-powered aircraft, allowing it to outmaneuver and out-sprint Allied fighter escorts. It actually began development in April 1939, and the eventual result was a fighter that marked a significant leap forward in aircraft design. However, the two Jumo 004 jet engines on each fighter were also a weak point, as turbojets were still in their infancy. The average jet engine's operational lifespan on an Me262 was a mere 12 hours! |
