{"product_id":"messerschmit-me-262a-1a-schwalbe-brick-plane-model-cobi-5776-490-bricks","title":"Messerschmit Me 262A-1a \"Schwalbe\" brick plane model - COBI 5776 - 490 bricks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eModel Spec.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePREORDERS OPENING SOON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePRICE TBC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eDUE FOR RELEASE LATE JUNE - DUE IN STOCK APPROX 1 - 2 WEEKS LATER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e490 bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:32 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel dimensions: L x H: TBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodywork with pad printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to follow instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other leading brands of construction blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHistory.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a “Schwalbe” (Swallow) was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Entering service with the Luftwaffe in 1944, it represented a dramatic leap in aviation technology. Powered by twin Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines, the Me 262 could exceed 540 mph, far faster than Allied piston-engine fighters. Armed with four 30 mm MK 108 cannon, it was devastating against bomber formations. However, engine unreliability, fuel shortages and Allied bombing of airfields limited its impact. Adolf Hitler’s early insistence that it be used as a bomber also delayed its effective deployment as a fighter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman pilots referred to it as Sturmvogel, while the Allies knew it as the Turbo. Due to its late introduction, it had limited impact during the war. Messerschmitt Me 262s achieved 900 kills, but with the loss of 100 aircraft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003eBrickTanks offers multiple shipping options. Visit the following \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"BrickTanks Shipping Rates\" href=\"https:\/\/bricktanks.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-much-is-postage-and-packaging-on-bricktanks-co-uk-how-long-does-shipping-take\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for more details. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cobi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57807018393981,"sku":"COBI-5776","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1261\/5303\/files\/messerschmit-me-262a-1a-schwalbe-brick-plane-model-cobi-5776-490-bricks-planes-cobi-886531.jpg?v=1780499835","url":"https:\/\/bricktanks.co.uk\/products\/messerschmit-me-262a-1a-schwalbe-brick-plane-model-cobi-5776-490-bricks","provider":"BRICKTANKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}