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.
