Tamiya 1/ 48 Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a w/Kettenkraftrad

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Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a w/Kettenkraftrad

About the Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a The Me262 A-2a was the fighter/bomber version of the Me262. When Allied bombing raids on the German homeland were rapidly intensifying, the Luftwaffe proposed the hastened deployment of the revolutionary Me262 A-1a jet fighter/interceptor. However, Hitler issued strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of the A-2a fighter/bomber version of the Me262. In June 1944, deployment of the A-2a fighter/bomber began. The A-2a was equipped with only two 30mm MK108 guns (compared to the A-1a's four guns) but had an extra fuel tank in the rear part of its fuselage and could carry up to a 1-ton payload of bombs. The Me262 A-2a would see active service up till the end of World War II.

 

About the Model ★Tamiya presents a scale model of the German Airforce's (Luftwaffe's) Me262 A-2a Fighter/Bomber jet. ★1/48 scale, total height: 221mm, total width: 264mm. ★Form of the Me262, with its swept-back wings and attached engine pods has been faithfully recreated in this model. ★Details of the cockpit and 30mm cannons have also been accurately portrayed. Canopy and cannon covers can be assembled opened or closed. ★Two types of bomb racks are available for assembly. Replicas of two 250-pound bombs and two take-off assistance booster rockets have been provided in kit. ★Front landing gear bay has been made of die-cast aluminum and is weighted for balance. ★Kit features 1/48 scale Kettenkraftrad towing vehicle. ★Three pilot and ground crew figures included. Kit also features decals for recreation of three different planes.