{"id":8123977793787,"title":"Trumpeter - 1\/32 Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a","handle":"trumpeter-132-messerschmitt-me-262-a-1a","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/32 Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrumpeter 02235\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/tools-desk-top-storage\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enecessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing the first operational jet fighter in the world, the Messerschmitt Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. Development for this plane began as early as 1938 and the first prototype made its maiden flight (still propulsed by a piston engine) in April 1941. The first jet-powered version flew in July 1942. Full-scale production started in November 1943 but two major aspects, one political and one technical stopped its fast introduction to front-line fighter units. The political factor was that the plane should be used as a fast bomber instead of a fighter, and it took until late 1944 and early 1945 that it was officially allowed to use this plane as a fighter. The technical problem was the reliability and availability of the jet engines. They had only a lifetime of about 10 flying hours and production never reached the output necessary. The principal operational versions were the Me262A-1A Schwalbe (Swallow) interceptor and the Me262A-2A Sturmvogel (Storm Bird). The Schwalbe was built in a number of sub-types with alternative armament installations. Despite all these problems, over 1400 planes were actually built and put into service. Although the plane was not as manoeuvrable as its piston-driven counterparts, its overall performance was superior to many other aircraft of its time. There are several aircraft left in museums around the world. length: 10.60m Wing Span: 12.65m Height: 3.83m Wing Area: 21.70 Square Meter All-Up Weight: 6,755Kg Empty Weight: 4,000Kg Engine: Jumo004B-1 X 2 Max Speed: 870Km\/h Max Range: 1.050Km Service Ceiling: 11,400m Crew: 1 Armament: MK108 30mm X 4 Option Armament: R4M 55mm Orkan Rocket X 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type: Static Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Brief: Length: 331.5mm Wingspan: 396mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Parts: 355pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Parts: Landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto Etched Parts: 1pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Parts: Instrument part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues: 9pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint Schemes: Red 4, of 10\/JG7, flown by Franz Schall. Select \"Walt Nowotny\" paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2025-02-22T13:31:04+02:00","created_at":"2023-06-13T19:53:22+02:00","vendor":"Trumpeter","type":"Scale Model Kits","tags":["Brand_Trumpeter","Category_Aircraft","Scale_1\/32 Scale","Type_WWII Jet \/ Rocket Aircraft"],"price":155995,"price_min":155995,"price_max":155995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44632079040763,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9580208022352","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Trumpeter - 1\/32 Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":155995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_32MesserschmittMe262A-1a.jpg?v=1686731865"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_32MesserschmittMe262A-1a.jpg?v=1686731865","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32920798298363,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.335,"height":412,"width":550,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_32MesserschmittMe262A-1a.jpg?v=1686731865"},"aspect_ratio":1.335,"height":412,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Trumpeter-1_32MesserschmittMe262A-1a.jpg?v=1686731865","width":550}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/32 Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrumpeter 02235\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcludes all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/plastic-kit-model-glues\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eglues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/paints\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epaints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/collections\/tools-desk-top-storage\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enecessary to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing the first operational jet fighter in the world, the Messerschmitt Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. Development for this plane began as early as 1938 and the first prototype made its maiden flight (still propulsed by a piston engine) in April 1941. The first jet-powered version flew in July 1942. Full-scale production started in November 1943 but two major aspects, one political and one technical stopped its fast introduction to front-line fighter units. The political factor was that the plane should be used as a fast bomber instead of a fighter, and it took until late 1944 and early 1945 that it was officially allowed to use this plane as a fighter. The technical problem was the reliability and availability of the jet engines. They had only a lifetime of about 10 flying hours and production never reached the output necessary. The principal operational versions were the Me262A-1A Schwalbe (Swallow) interceptor and the Me262A-2A Sturmvogel (Storm Bird). The Schwalbe was built in a number of sub-types with alternative armament installations. Despite all these problems, over 1400 planes were actually built and put into service. Although the plane was not as manoeuvrable as its piston-driven counterparts, its overall performance was superior to many other aircraft of its time. There are several aircraft left in museums around the world. length: 10.60m Wing Span: 12.65m Height: 3.83m Wing Area: 21.70 Square Meter All-Up Weight: 6,755Kg Empty Weight: 4,000Kg Engine: Jumo004B-1 X 2 Max Speed: 870Km\/h Max Range: 1.050Km Service Ceiling: 11,400m Crew: 1 Armament: MK108 30mm X 4 Option Armament: R4M 55mm Orkan Rocket X 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type: Static Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Brief: Length: 331.5mm Wingspan: 396mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Parts: 355pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Parts: Landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto Etched Parts: 1pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm Parts: Instrument part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues: 9pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint Schemes: Red 4, of 10\/JG7, flown by Franz Schall. Select \"Walt Nowotny\" paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}