Doyusha 1/72 Messerschmitt Me262A-1a

Witness aviation history with this 1/72 scale plastic kit of Germany's first operational jet fighter. The Me262A-1a entered battle in 1944, carrying four 30mm cannons and twin Yumo 004 turbojet engines. Outperforming Allied propeller aircraft of its era, this pioneer jet changed aerial combat forever.

Key Features

• 1/72 scale injection molded plastic kit

• Messerschmitt Me262A-1a mass-produced variant

• Four 30mm machine guns reproduced

• Twin Yumo 004 turbojet engine configuration

• Completed size: 147mm length x 173mm wingspan

• Assembly and painting required

• Adhesives, tools, paints not included

Why Choose This
You hold a piece of jet age origins at an accessible scale and price. Doyusha captures the Me262's swept-wing silhouette and engine nacelles accurately. This kit suits beginners wanting to learn jet modeling or veterans adding a historical pioneer to their Luftwaffe collection. A gateway to late-war German aviation subjects.

Product Information

• Manufacturer: Doyusha

• Scale: 1/72

• Aircraft: Messerschmitt Me262A-1a

• Type: First operational jet fighter (World War II)

• Engine: Yumo 004 turbojet (two)

• Armament: Four 30mm machine guns

• Completed length: 147mm

• Completed wingspan: 173mm

• Prototype year: 1941

• Operational year: 1944

• Assembly: Required (glue, paint, tools sold separately)

Build this jet pioneer and compare it alongside Allied propeller fighters. The 1/72 scale fits neatly into any WWII aircraft collection. A straightforward kit with historical significance.