Heinkel He 178V-1 German WWII Jet Aircraft
Unassembled plastic model kit with photo-etch parts.
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back in stock!)List price: $19.28You pay: $13.89(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Special HobbyStock Number: SPH 48175Scale: 1/48View all products of type "He-178" This model kit requires assembly. Cement, paint and other construction materials not included unless specifically stated in the description.
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The Heinkel He 178V-1 is arguably one of the world's pioneering aircraft designs. It became the very first aircraft to be powered solely by means of a jet engine. The engine designed by Hans von Ohain enabled the diminutive wood-winged aircraft with metal fuselage to reach a speed of up to 650km/h. On August 24, 1939, the taxiing trials of the aircraft were commenced and only three days later, an HeS-3b engine equipped prototype took off for the very first time from Marienehe airfield. In total, the He 178V1 made twelve flights, always with Flugkapitan Erich Warsitz at the controls, this making him the first jet pilot in the aviation history.