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

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USD$26.30

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Tamiya

Model:

61057

GTIN:

4950344992461

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Brand New

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Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB603 machines, this aircraft with a long and slender fuselage displayed its combat-worthiness against allied bombers in nocturnal operations through the final period of the conflict. Several variations had been produced starting utilizing the He219A-0 in 1942, and included in this, the He219A-7 was the ultimate plus the many advanced version. It's equipped with bigger, improved super charger intakes because of its DB603G machines. In conjunction with a FuG220 radar, two dorsal 30mm canons dubbed "Schrage Musik" plus two each 20 or 30mm canons within the wing-roots while the ventral tray enhanced A-7's ability as a higher altitude night-fighter.

Even though the final number of manufacturing ended up being only 268 before end for the war, the Heinkel He219 Uhu gained noteworthy outcomes against allied airforces and had been allowed to be the greatest among the list of Luftwaffe's reciprocating engined night-fighters.

About Heinkel He219 A-7 UHU

Possibly the most effective night-fighters the Luftwaffe, the Heinkel He219 "Uhu' (eagle owl) was doomed by political misjudgments and maltreatment. Started as an exclusive endeavor study for the company, the He219 incorporated several advanced functions particularly pressurized crew compartment, cockpit positioned at the extreme nose for exemplary exposure, land gear of tricycle setup, etc. The He219 ended up being also the world's first functional aircraft to be equipped with ejector seats.

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