Horten Go-229 1:72

Until the end of World War 2, the brothers Reimar and Walter Horten were among the best-known designers of flying wing aircraft in Germany. They had brought their experience in this sector to a special unit which, as Sonderkommando 9, was responsible for the further development of flying wing aircraft. Development of the aircraft, designated Horten Ho IX and equipped with two BMW 003A-1 jet engines, began in 1942. While the first aircraft could only be completed as a glider due to difficulties with the jet engine, the second prototype was powered by the Jumo 004B-1. The V2 made its first flight in 1944, reaching speeds of over 780 km/h. Series production of the Horten was transferred to Gothaer Waggonfabrik and the type designation was changed to Go 229. The first Gothaer Waggonfabrik aircraft, the Go 229 A-O V3 received Jumo 004C engines.

The model

• Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints
• Choice of landing gear retracted or extended
• Detailed front and main landing gear
• Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
• Two 30 mm cannons
• Detailed engine front imitation and thrust nozzle end area

Decals for 2 versions:

• Horten IX/Go 229, JG400, Red 13
• Horten IX/Go 229, JG400, Blue 4

General information Age recommendation: 10+

Product specifications Scale: 1:72 Skill Level: 4 Individual parts: 70 Country version 1: Germany Length: 105 mm Wingspan: 232 mm

Accessories are still needed to complete the kit:

• Paints
• brush
• Glue

Warnhinweis!
ACHTUNG: Nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet. Benutzung unter unmittelbarer Aufsicht von Erwachsenen.