MAQUETTE À MONTER - Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a HobbyBoss | N° 80369 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hobby Boss |
| Size of the box | 32 x 21 x 6 cm |
| EAN | 6939319203694 |
Description
The Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft and a revolutionary design that marked a major leap in aviation technology during World War II. Entering service with the Luftwaffe in 1944, it was powered by two Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 870 km/h (540 mph), making it significantly faster than any Allied piston-engine fighter of the time. The A-1a variant was armed with four powerful 30 mm MK 108 cannons mounted in the nose, giving it devastating firepower against both fighters and heavy bombers. Its swept-wing design and advanced engineering influenced the development of post-war jet aircraft worldwide. Although its impact on the war was limited by fuel shortages, engine reliability issues, and late introduction, the Me 262 demonstrated the future of air combat and remains one of the most important aircraft in aviation history.
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