Description
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 powered by two Jumo 004B type engines giving the Me262 a maximum speed of 870km/h at an altitude of 6000m. Its service ceiling was 11400m and its range was 1050km. Basic armament consists of 4×30mm MK108 cannon installed in the nose. In addition, 2×12 type R4M rockets could be carried the wings.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:48
- Item Type : Static kit
- Model Dimension : Length:244 mm Wingspan: 260.6mm
- Total Plastic Parts : 180+
- Total Sprues : 11 sprues
- Camouflage Scheme : Luftwaffe
- Metal Parts : Nose gear cabin
- More Features : The kit consists of over 180 parts,includes 4 clear parts
for canopy.
- Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
- Detailed gear cabin
- Optional metal nose gear cabin
