Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50141
Messerschmitt Me 262A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe III./EJG 2, "Red 13", Heinz Bar, Lechfeld, Germany, March 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Me 262A | | 5.75" | | 6.75" |
This fully finished and pre-painted model has a distinctive and authentically rendered camouflage paint scheme, and represents "Red 13" of III./EJG2 as flown by Heinz Bär in March 1945, in the closing months of the war in Europe. One notable feature of this outstanding model jet is the option of two canopies that allow the modeler to display the cockpit open or closed.
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!
Designed to meet Adolph Hitler's vision of a high-speed, light-payload ground attack bomber, the Me 262 was first flown on April 18, 1941. As the world's first operational jet aircraft, development of the 262 was dominated by confusion, with Hitler envisioning a bomber and designers envisioning a jet fighter. Capable of outpacing the P-51 Mustang by 120 miles per hour, the 262 was clearly the best fighter plane to serve in WWII but was too late to help the Luftwaffe. Its specialized maintenance requirements and fuel shortages, coupled with aggressive Allied ground attacks prevented it from having any serious impact on the outcome of the war. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale Me 262 is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal. Both nose and main landing gear are constructed as complete subassemblies for quick and easy ground configuration. The diecast metal engine nacelles with turbofan and exhaust details are fitted almost seamlessly to the model's solid metal wing. The canopy can be configured in the open position to reveal a wonderfully detailed cockpit interior with pad-printed front and side instrument panels, control stick and simulated seat belts. The series includes the single-seat "A" variant and the two-seat "B" variant in the trainer and nightfighter (with nose-mounted radar antenna) configurations.
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The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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