MAQUETTE À MONTER - Me 262A-1a/U3 Reconnaissance Dragon | N° 5535 | 1:48
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | DRAGON |
| Size of the box | 35 x 19 x 6 cm |
| EAN | 0 89195 85535 0 |
Description
The Me 262 A-1a/U3 was a specialized reconnaissance variant of Germany’s pioneering jet fighter, adapted to capture high-speed aerial imagery while avoiding enemy interception. Retaining the Me 262’s sleek swept-wing design and twin Jumo 004 engines, it replaced its nose armament with advanced RB series cameras, giving it exceptional photographic clarity at remarkable altitudes and velocities. Lightened for performance, the U3 relied on its sheer speed rather than weapons for survival. Though produced in limited numbers, it demonstrated the potential of jet-powered reconnaissance and showcased the Luftwaffe’s shift toward rapid, technology-driven strategic intelligence in the war’s final years.
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