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Aircraft - Messerschmitt
Me 163 Komet
| Heller's Me 163 Komet
- 1/72 scale. Build OOB and painted with Humbrol enamels. The idea for development of a rocket propelled aircraft originates in the 1930's and was lead by Dr. Alexander Lippish. The first prototype flew in 1941 and was launched on a trolly, which was ejected immediately after take off. Since the aircraft carried fuel for only 12 minutes it spend the majority of the flight as a glider. The highly explosive rocket fuel caused many aircraft to explode during take off and landing. The first production models were launched in may 1944. |
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Technical data: Engine: 1.700 kg Walter Hwk 109.509A-2
rocket engine. |
16-Jul-2005
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