Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50267
Messerschmitt Me 262B Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 10./NJG 11, "Red 10", Germany, 1945, Nightfighter w/Radar |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Me 262B | | 5.75" | | 6.75" |
Kurt Welter was an experienced Luftwaffe pilot of WWII. On 4 September 1944 he was transferred to a special unit wholly dedicated to intercepting RAF Mosquito twin-engine bombers by night. He then went on to take command of Sonderkommando Stamp, later re-designated 10./NJG 11, also specializing in fighting Mosquitos. This unit was equipped with Me262 jet fighters, just like the one represented in this latest release. This scale Me262B-1a is in fact a little unique, as it is equipped with nose radar, since most Me262 jets in this unit were not so equipped. It's a great addition to your warbird collection. Development of the world's first jet-powered aircraft actually began as early as 1938 in Germany, culminating in the advanced Me262 fighter. A more unusual version of this famous Messerschmitt was the Me262B-1a, a two-seater trainer version that was necessary to help pilots transform from propeller-driven to jet-powered aircraft. Fifteen of these two-seaters were built in the autumn of 1944, with more being subsequently manufactured as night fighter versions equipped with radar.
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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