Cyber Hobby Models 1/48 Me262A-1/U4 Bomber Interceptor w/Engine Details

From the Manufacturer Orange Box has a new aircraft in its budget-beating range. The 1/48 scale aircraft kit is an Me262 variant that has a unique appearance. The Me262A-1/U4 was known as Pulkzerst�rer (�formation or pack destroyer�), a bomber interceptor armed with a powerful 50mm cannon. This weapon was supposed to allow the interceptor to attack bomber aircraft and formations at long ranges so that it wouldn�t be threatened by bombers� own armaments. This Rheinmetall-Borsig Mk.214 cannon fired shells that weighed 1.5kg, and the heavy 2400kg recoil was cushioned by a hydraulic damper. The gun occupied the entire front section of the aircraft�s nose, and even then it still protruded from the nose. Because of this, the nose wheel had to be redesigned so that it rotated 90� when retracted. A single 50mm round was estimated to be sufficient to down an Allied bomber, but this was never proven since the Me262A-1/U4 never entered combat. Two prototypes were constructed and flown from Lager-Lechfeld in mid-April 1945. This formidable looking Messerschmitt jet is produced accurately in 1/48 scale. The form and shape of this prototypical aircraft is perfectly captured in plastic, as is the impressive Mk.214 cannon. The bonus parts in this Orange Box item are a detailed engine. The inclusion of these new engine elements allows an airfield maintenance scene to be created, with all the engine componentry on show. The kit also contains a brand new set of decals from Cartograf. Brimming with detail, this is the ultimate kit of Germany�s ultimate bomber-killer!

• Engineered for modeling enjoyment
• Plastic parts with enhanced detail
• Unprecedented value
• Ready for immediate assembly!
• Paint & glue required, not included