The Heinkel He-162 Salamander is a German, single-seat, single-engine jet fighter from the end of World War II.
The flight of the prototype took place on December 6, 1944. He-162 turned out to be a winner on the so-called People’s fighter (German: Volksjäger), which was to protect the German sky against attacks by Allied heavy bombers. The plane had an unusual layout with the engine (MW 003E-1 or E-2) placed on top, on the fuselage, with short trapezoidal wings and a very aerodynamic silhouette. Like the Me-262, it was one of the milestones in the development of aviation. By the end of the war, however, only about 300 aircraft of this type were produced, and on a small scale they were used in combat in April and May 1945.
Features
- This model kit of the Heinkel He 162A-9 Salamander JV44 is a completely new mold!
- Decals for three Luftwaffe versions are included.