{"product_id":"45556-rs-models-92251-heinkel-he-280-172","title":"RS Models 92251 Heinkel He-280 1\/72","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRS Models 92251 Heinkel He-280 1\/72 – Plastic model aircraft kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    RS Models 92251 Heinkel He-280 in 1\/72 scale is a faithfully reproduced plastic model kit depicting the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Offering excellent detail and high-quality craftsmanship, this set is an attractive choice for enthusiasts of WWII German aviation as well as for all collectors of groundbreaking aircraft designs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHeinkel He-280 – a brief historical overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Heinkel He-280 was designed and manufactured in Germany as the first fighter aircraft to use jet propulsion, with its maiden flight taking place in April 1941. The aircraft was a further development of the pioneering He 178, but differed from it in almost every aspect: a new twin-engine configuration was adopted, the wings and tail unit were redesigned, and armament consisted of three MG151 20mm cannons. Achieving a remarkable speed of 820 km\/h for its time, the He-280 represented a true revolution. Unfortunately, due to issues with propulsion (the Heinkel HeS-8A engines were known for their unreliability) and a lack of sufficient support from the Reich Air Ministry, the project never entered serial production. In total, only eight prototypes were built, and the aircraft went down in history as a technological pioneer of the WWII era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1941–1943 – prototypes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model aircraft kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e No glue or paints included. The kit does not contain additional accessories such as resin or photo-etched parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e intermediate and advanced modellers, aviation history enthusiasts, and fans of experimental aircraft designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The RS Models 92251 kit stands out with precisely reproduced details of the fuselage, wings, and cockpit interior, making it ideal for display in a collection or at modelling competitions. It is an excellent choice for WWII aviation fans and for modellers looking to add a uniquely historic and distinctive design to their collection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    We definitely recommend this set to all intermediate and advanced modellers who wish to expand their collection with unconventional, innovative aircraft designs from the WWII era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"RS Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722667741518,"sku":"RS92251","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/d344f2414fddf4354386921b33bc5440.jpg?v=1755543561","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/45556-rs-models-92251-heinkel-he-280-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}