{"product_id":"tamiya-messerschmitt-me262-a-2a-w-kettenkraftrad-25215-1-48","title":"Tamiya Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a W\/Kettenkraftrad 25215 1\/48","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTamiya Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a W\/Kettenkraftrad 25215 1\/48 Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience aviation history with the Tamiya 25215 1\/48 Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a w\/Kettenkraftrad limited-edition plastic assembly kit! This exceptional set pairs the world's first operational jet fighter with a specialized towing vehicle, specifically recreating the A-2a fighter-bomber variant utilized during the later stages of World War II. The Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a with Kettenkraftrad ground vehicle has returned for a limited time only!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Me262 A-2a was the fighter\/bomber version of the Me262. When Allied bombing raids on the German homeland were rapidly intensifying, the Luftwaffe proposed the hastened deployment of the revolutionary Me262 A-1a jet fighter\/interceptor. However, Hitler issued strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of the A-2a fighter\/bomber version of the Me262. In June 1944, the deployment of the A-2a fighter\/bomber began. The A-2a was equipped with only two 30mm MK108 guns (compared to the A-1a's four guns) but it had an extra fuel tank in the rear part of its fuselage and could carry up to a 1-ton payload of bombs. The Me262 A-2a would see active service up until the end of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAircraft Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes two 30mm MK108 cannons in the nose, single-seat cockpit, and recessed panel lines for authentic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canopy and cannon inspection hatches can be assembled in either open or closed positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Ordnance Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two types of bomb racks available for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Armament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replicas of two 250kg bombs and two take-off assistance booster rockets included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front landing gear bay made of die-cast aluminum, providing necessary counterweight to prevent tail-sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Marking Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decals provided to recreate three different aircraft, including units from KG51 \"Edelweiss\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Kettenkraftrad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German Army produced a unique half-track motorcycle deployed to the front lines, known as the NSU Kettenkraftrad. Originally intended to be used by airborne units, this vehicle went into production on a massive scale and was used for a variety of functions, such as providing a power source as well as for transportation, communications, and towing. One of the Kettenkraftrad highlights was its three forward gears and one reverse gear, which each had high and low gears, permitting the half-track to take on rugged terrain. Due to fuel shortages at the end of the war, the Me262 was restricted from self-propelled ground movement when positioning for takeoff. As such, the Kettenkraftrad and other ground vehicles were used to pull the Me262 to the runway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKettenkraftrad Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst 1\/48 Scale Military Ground Vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya's first ever 1\/48 scale military ground vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Detailed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accurate recreation of the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkraftrad half-track motorcycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Towing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes specialized tow bar for connecting the vehicle to the aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the fuel-saving measures used at German airfields during the war's final stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 264mm (10.4 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 221mm (8.7 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKettenkraftrad Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKettenkraftrad Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (glue and paint required for completion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Me262 A-2a aircraft parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Kettenkraftrad half-track motorcycle parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast aluminum front landing gear bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 250kg bomb replicas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo take-off assistance booster rockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized tow bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree figures (one pilot and two ground crew members)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for three different aircraft markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your aircraft modeling experience with these related products from MPM Hobbies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-48-scale-model-aircraft\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/48 Scale Model Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya\" target=\"_self\"\u003eTamiya Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military-figures\" target=\"_self\"\u003eMilitary Figures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-paints\" target=\"_self\"\u003eModel Paints and Finishing Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-tools\" target=\"_self\"\u003eModel Building Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/photo-etch\" target=\"_self\"\u003ePhoto-Etch Detail Sets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Tamiya products, visit \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.tamiyausa.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157518987495,"sku":"TAM25215","price":29.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/148-tamiya-messerschmitt-me262-a-2a-wkettenkraftrad-25215-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1750809496","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/tamiya-messerschmitt-me262-a-2a-w-kettenkraftrad-25215-1-48","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}