Revell 1/72 Horten Go 229

The Revell 1/72 Horten Go 229 from our 1/72 scale aircraft model kits range accurately recreates the real-life German experimental flying-wing jet aircraft. This plastic model kit requires paint and glue to complete.By the end of World War II, the brothers Reimar and Walter Horten were two of the best-known designers of flying wing aircraft in Germany. They brought their experience in this field into a special unit which, as Sonderkommando 9, was responsible for the development of tailless all-wing aircraft. The development of the machine known as the Horten Ho IX, equipped with two BMW 003A-1 jet engines began in 1942. Whereas the first machines could only be made as gliders due to difficulties with the jet engine, the second prototype received a Jumo 004B-1 engine. In 1944 the V2 made its first flight reaching speeds of over 780 km/h. The production of the Horten was transferred to the Gothaer Waggonfabrik and the designation was changed to the Go 229. The first machine from the Gothaer Waggonfabrik, the Go 229 A-O V3 received a Jumo 004-C engine.Manufacturer: RevellModel: 04312 Horten Go-229 Scale: 1/72

Brand: Revell Barcode: 4009803043128 Model Number: 04312 Scale: 1/72 Type: Aeroplanes Nation: German Period: World War Two Manufacturer: Horten Build: Unassembled (Kit)