MAQUETTE À MONTER - Dornier Do 335A Pfeil Tamiya | N° 61074 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 70,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | TAMIYA |
| Size of the box | 35 x 20 x 7 cm |
| EAN | 4950344610747 |
Description
The Dornier Do 335A Pfeil (arrow) was one of the most unusual fighters of the Third Reich. This multi-purpose aircraft was planned to be the Luftwaffe's next weapon in the skies over Europe. Its most salient characteristic was the front/rear propeller combination, but the cross-shaped tail and forward positioned landing gear also contributed to its unusual appearance. It was the 1920s when Dornier first started researching the use of the unique tandem engine arrangement, applying for the front/rear engine and cross-shaped tail layout. In 1942, the Air Ministry sent out official demands to various aircraft manufacturers for a high speed aircraft capable of flying at 800km/h. Dornier's proposal for a twin engined bomber-type aircraft was accepted, and the Do335 was officially adopted. Two 1750hp Daimler Benz 603 engines allowed for a top speed of 760km/h, and the sleek design ensured maneuvreability, especially with single prop aircraft. The Do335V-1 made its maiden flight in October 1943, and was followed by the pre-production A-0 model in June 1944. In September, engine output was raised to 1800hp for the production version, the A-1. Both the A-0 and A-1 versions carried 30mm guns over the engine. The fighter/bomber version could carry up to 1000kg of bombs. With the intensification of the Allied bombing campaigns, strong efforts were made to improve the Do335. However, the end of WWII brought production to a halt before entry into real combat.
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