Heinkel He162 A-2 Salamander Item No. 61097

Description

As the situation became more desperate for the German forces near the end of WWII, a call was made for a new, inexpensive jet fighter that would be simple to produce and fly. In the amazingly short span of 3 months from drawing board to first flight of the prototype, Heinkel produced the small, sporty-looking He162. The lightweight fighter featured mainly wooden construction and was powered by a BMW003 turbojet, which made it the fastest jet fighter of WWII with its 838km/h top speed.

About the Model

1. High-quality assembly kit display model of the He162 A-2 "Salamander" jet fighter
2. Length: 205mm, Width: 149mm
3. Top-mounted BMW003 turbojet engine with parts for opened and closed engine bay covers to allow full display of internal details
4. Special dolly included to display the engine separate from the aircraft
5. Canopy can be posed in the open or closed positions, and the ejector seat is removable
6. Includes 1 pilot figure and 4 types of markings