Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA37206
Messerschmitt Me 262B Diecast Model
Luftwaffe, "Red 12", Herbert Altner, Nightfighter
Limited Edition
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Me 262B | | 5.75" | | 6.75" |
The Luftwaffe identified a need for an aircraft that could combat the growing number of RAF Mosquito night fighters, which were attacking Germany. This quest led to the impressive Me-262B-1a/U1 night fighter, fitted with FuG-218 Neptun long-wave length search radar and its attendant Hirschgeweih (Stag antlers) antennae, as well as Naxos centimetric-radar-homing gear that detected the H2S radar scanners of RAF bombers. The Hirschgeweih slowed the aircraft down but it was still faster than the Mosquito.
Messerschmitt Me 262B
First flown on April 18, 1941, the Me 262 was the world's first operational jet aircraft. Confusion dominated this aircraft’s design process, with Hitler envisioning a bomber and designers envisioning a jet fighter. Clearly the best fighter plane of World War II, the 262 bristled with firepower and was capable of flying 120 miles per hour faster than America’s P-51 Mustang. The aircraft’s real failure lay with the German Air Ministry, which did not recognize the jet engine’s potential. Variants included a tandem-seat trainer and a nightfighter with long-wave radar and "antler" antennae.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Me 262s feature highly detailed inlet and exhaust nacelles. Four cannon ports are detailed on the upper side of the nose with associated shell-casing ejection ports molded underneath. When configured for ground display, exceptional detail can also be seen inside the wheel wells. Corgi's 262 series includes the single-seat A-model and the two-seat B-model. A hand painted pilot figure wearing the typical German fighter pilot uniform, with black leather helmet and jacket, completes this model.
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honoured.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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