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Heinkel He 162 A2 Salamander Assembly kit Scale = 1:48th__________________________Special DetailsWhile the Heinkel company pioneered jet technology with its successful test flight on August 8th, 1938, it lost out to the Messerschmitt Me262 which became the first operational jet fighter. A second chance came in September 1944 when the Luftwaffe requested proposals for a single engined jet fighter that was simple to control and produce. Heinkel's proposal was chosen because it promised a mass produced jet that could be flown by relatively inexperienced pilots. Rushed from proposal stage to finished prototype in 3 months, the He162 was first deployed to a base near the Danish border, but with only 1 month left until the end of the war in Europe, came too late to demonstrate its combat potential.__________________________More Info 1/48 scale assembly He162 Salamander accurately reproduces plane's unique form, including streamlined, rocket like fuselage, down bent wing tips and twin vertical tail finsTwin spars connect wings to fuselage for precise and solid attachmentCounterweight in front balances out heavy rear sectionCanopy may be depicted open or closed. Ejector seat may be removed even after assemblyMoulded parts depicting cockpit and landing gears exhibit an amazing level of detailIncludes accurately scaled down replica of full size BMW003 engine. Both open and closedengine compartment pieces are included and may be switched freely even after assembly.Engine may be displayed separately from plane mounted on a dollyIncludes 1 pilot figure and more than 3 sets of markings.
