Tamiya 61082 Me262 A-2a with Kettenkraftrad 1/48 Collector Kit  [61082]

Me262 A-2a Jet Fighter Plastic Model

The Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a marks a turning point in aviation as the first operational jet fighter. Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit lets builders recreate the aircraft together with the distinctive Kettenkraftrad towing vehicle, capturing wartime detail and vehicle interaction.

Role in the War and Key Model Traits

The A-2a variant was adapted for fighter-bomber duties under urgent wartime demands, trading some cannon armament for extra fuel and bomb capacity. Tamiya replicates the Me262's swept wings and twin engine pods while offering a detailed cockpit and selectable weapon fitments.

Box Contents and Build Notes

• Scale: 1/48
• Aircraft Dimensions: Length 221mm, Width 264mm
• Die-cast aluminum landing gear included to aid model balance
• Canopy and gun covers can be assembled in either the open or closed position
• Choices for two bomb rack configurations and optional booster rockets
• Includes a 1/48 scale Kettenkraftrad towing vehicle
• Three figures included: pilot plus two ground crew
• Decals supplied for three different aircraft markings