Hobby Boss 80376 Me 262 A-2a (1/48) – Plastic Model Kit

Hobby Boss 80376 Me 262 A-2a in 1:48 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit that represents one of the most groundbreaking aircraft in the history of military aviation. The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world's first mass-produced jet fighter. Designed by Messerschmitt from 1939, it entered service with the Luftwaffe during World War II. Its first flight with Jumo 004B jet engines took place on July 18, 1942.

This aircraft stood out for its innovative design – equipped with two turbojet engines, it reached a maximum speed of 870 km/h at an altitude of 6,000 m, with an operational ceiling of 11,400 m and a range of 1,050 km. The standard armament of the Me 262 A-2a included four 30 mm MK108 cannons mounted in the nose of the fuselage and the option to carry underwing R4M unguided rockets.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: Germany
• Period of use: World War II (1944-1945)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Materials: high-quality plastic, metal imitation of the front landing gear bay
• Number of parts: over 240
• Clear parts: for building the cockpit canopy
• Number of sprues: 14
• Finished model dimensions: length 221 mm, wingspan 260.6 mm

The kit includes finely reproduced fuselage and wing details, a very detailed landing gear section, and optionally a metal imitation of the front landing gear bay, which enhances the realism of the finished model. The set does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately.

We recommend this model to all advanced modelers, aviation enthusiasts, and World War II aficionados. Thanks to the large number of details and extras, this product will appeal to collectors and those seeking a challenge – we rate the difficulty level at 4/5. This model is perfect as a standalone display or as part of a larger historical diorama.

Choose Hobby Boss 80376 Me 262 A-2a (1/48) and create your own faithfully crafted miniature of the legendary fighter that changed the face of air combat at the end of World War II!