Project work had begun at Messerschmitt as early as April 1939 on a new high-speed fighter plane the propulsion of which was to consist of the turbine jet system. And on the 18th of July, 1942, the Me262 took off on his first flight.

The Me262 was powered by two Jumo 004B type engines giving the Me262 a maximum speed of870km/hat an altitude of6000m. Its service ceiling was11400mand its range was 1050km. Basic armament consists of 430mm MK108 cannon installed in the nose. In addition, 212 type R4Mrockets could be carried the wings.

Features

• The kit consists of 240 parts, clear parts for canopy.
• Detailed fuselage wing w/accurate design
• Detailed gear cabin
• Optional metal nose gear cabin

Specifications

• Model Dimension: Length: 221mm Wingspan:260.6 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 240+
• Total Sprues: 14 sprues
• Metal Parts: nose gear cabin