Tamiya 1/48 German Heinkel HE162 A2 Salamander Model Kit

Length: 205 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

The Luftwaffe's Last Hope

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. Reaching combat units in late March 1945, it managed to record some successes despite the acute fuel and parts shortage.

Features

• Two sets of engine cover parts (open & closed) can be interchangeable even after assembly.
• Engine can be displayed on the special dolly to showcase all the mechanical details.
• Distinctive tail design is accurately replicated.
• Detailed landing gear is conveniently engineered to be easy to assemble.