Tamiya Me262 A-1A

The Tamiya Me262 A-1a (HC-61087) depicts the revolutionary WWII jet fighter and includes decals for four different markings, allowing you to model late-war Luftwaffe camouflage variations.

Historical Overview

The Messerschmitt Me262 was the first jet-powered aircraft to see operational service. While early pre-production Me262 A-0 airframes began in April 1944, the dedicated fighter version, the Me262 A-1a, did not enter production until November 1944. The A-1a was armed with four 30mm nose-mounted cannons to counter Allied bombers and their escorts. Late production aircraft also gained hooks under the nose for rocket launchers and carried 24 R4M air-to-air rockets beneath the wings, making the Me262 one of the most feared German fighters of the period.

Included Marking Options

• "White", 9. Staffel, III/JG7 — Oberfahnrich Hans-Guido Mutke; Furstenfeldbruck, April 1945
• "Green 1", III/JG7 — Major Rudolf Sinner; Brandenburg-Briest, March 1945
• "Red 13", III/EJG2 — Oberstleutnant Heinz Bar; Lechfeld, March 1945
• "Red S", JV44 — Unteroffizier Johann-Karl Muller; Brandenburg-Briest, March 1945

With four marking choices provided, this kit offers flexibility to showcase authentic camouflage and unit variations from the closing months of WWII.