TAMIYA Aircraft Model 1/48 Airplane HEINKEL He219 A-7 UHU Scale Hobby 61057

Specifications
Item: Scale Aircraft Model
Brand: Tamiya
Item Number: 61057
Scale: 1/48
Material: Plastic

Introduction
Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB603 engines, this aircraft with a long and slender fuselage displayed its combat-worthiness against allied bombers in nocturnal operations during the final period of the conflict. Several versions were produced starting with the He219A-0 in 1942, and among them, the He219A-7 was the final and the most sophisticated version. It is equipped with larger, improved super charger intakes for its DB603G engines. Coupled with a FuG220 radar, two dorsal 30mm canons dubbed “Schrage Musik” plus two each 20 or 30mm canons in the wing-roots and the ventral tray enhanced A-7’s capability as a high altitude night-fighter.

Although the total number of production was only 268 until the end of the war, the Heinkel He219 Uhu gained noteworthy results against allied airforces and was supposed to be the best among the Luftwaffe’s reciprocating engined night-fighters.

About Heinkel He219 A-7 UHUPotentially one of the most effective night-fighters for the Luftwaffe, the Heinkel He219 “Uhu’ (eagle owl) was doomed by political misjudgments and maltreatment. Started as a private venture study of the firm, the He219 incorporated a number of advanced Featuressuch as pressurized crew compartment, cockpit positioned at the extreme nose for excellent visibility, land gear of tricycle configuration, etc. The He219 was also the world’s first operational aircraft to be equipped with ejector seats.

The He 219 was arguably the Luftwaffe’s best nightfighter during WWII and was notable for an extraordinary debut mission in June 1943 when a prototype shot down five RAF Lancaster bombers. This kit depicts the final production variant, the A-7, which was equipped with DB 603G engines for improved high-altitude performance. Distinctive features such as the slim fuselage, greenhouse-style canopy, and tricycle landing gear are all accurately reproduced. The cockpit interior even features an integrated nose weight to ensure the model stays balanced when displayed. Two crew figures and three marking options are also included.

TAMIYA 1/48 Scale Heinkel He219 A-7 Uhu Model Kit – German Night Fighter 61057
Construct one of WWII’s most advanced night fighters with this 1/48 scale Heinkel He219 Uhu (Owl) model. The A-7 version features detailed DB603 engines, authentic radar antenna arrays, and precisely molded clear parts for the distinctive cockpit canopy. The kit includes options to display the powerful 30mm Schräge Musik upward-firing cannons, detailed cockpit with authentic night fighting equipment, and multiple marking options. The model captures the Uhu’s menacing appearance that made it feared by Allied bomber crews.

Model Features:
1/48 scale He219 A-7 Uhu
Detailed DB603 engines
Authentic radar equipment
Schräge Musik cannon detail
TAMIYA item number 61057

Item Included: 1 x Tamiya Aircraft Model 1/48 Airplane HEINKEL He219 A-7 UHU Scale Hobby 61057