Tamiya 61057 - 1/48 Heinkel He219 A-7 Uhu [61057]

Price:

AUD$39.87

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

61057

GTIN:

4950344992461

Condition:

Brand New

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Available in warehouse

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Description

Running on two Daimler-Benz DB603 engines, this aircraft with an extended and slender fuselage displayed its combat-worthiness against allied bombers in nocturnal operations during the final period of the conflict. A few variations had been produced starting with all the He219A-0 in 1942, and one of them, the He219A-7 had been the ultimate as well as the many sophisticated variation. It is equipped with larger, enhanced super charger intakes because of its DB603G engines. Coupled with a FuG220 radar, two dorsal 30mm canons dubbed "Schrage Musik" plus two each 20 or 30mm canons into the wing-roots together with ventral tray enhanced A-7's ability as a top altitude night-fighter.

Even though final number of production ended up being only 268 before end associated with war, the Heinkel He219 Uhu gained noteworthy results against allied airforces and was supposed to be top among the list of Luftwaffe's reciprocating engined night-fighters.

About Heinkel He219 A-7 UHU

Possibly one of the most effective night-fighters for the Luftwaffe, the Heinkel He219 "Uhu' (eagle owl) had been condemned by political misjudgments and maltreatment. Started as a personal endeavor study of this firm, the He219 incorporated some enhanced functions such as for example pressurized crew compartment, cockpit positioned during the extreme nose for exceptional presence, land gear of tricycle setup, etc. The He219 had been additionally the planet's very first operational aircraft become loaded with ejector seats.