Das Werk Aircraft 1/32 Messerschmitt P.1101 (2 in 1) Kit

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SKU: DW32002

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The Messerschmitt P.1101 was a German experimental jet fighter developed during the final years of World War II. It was part of a broader German effort to produce advanced aircraft designs that could potentially turn the tide of the war. However, it never reached operational service due to the collapse of Nazi Germany.

Here are some key features of the P.1101:

Design

  • Variable-Sweep Wings: One of the P.1101's most innovative features was its variable-geometry wing design, which allowed the angle of the wings to be adjusted while on the ground. This idea was intended to optimize performance at different speeds. However, the technology to change the sweep in-flight was not yet available.

  • Jet Engine: The aircraft was designed to be powered by a single BMW 003A turbojet engine, a common jet engine used in other late-war German designs. The jet engine would have given the aircraft high speed and climbing capability compared to piston-engine fighters.

  • Fuselage: The aircraft had a sleek, aerodynamic fuselage, typical of jet designs of the era, with the cockpit situated near the front of the aircraft for improved pilot visibility.

Development and Legacy

  • The P.1101 was under development when the war ended, and only one prototype was partially completed. This prototype was captured by U.S. forces as part of Operation Paperclip, where German technologies were seized for study.

  • The captured prototype was taken to the Bell Aircraft Corporation in the U.S., where it influenced the development of the Bell X-5, an early experimental jet with in-flight variable-sweep wings.

While the Messerschmitt P.1101 was never operational, its forward-thinking design and aerodynamic concepts were foundational for post-war aircraft development, particularly in the realm of variable-geometry wings.

KIT FEATURES:

  • 1:32 scale
  • Highly detailed static plastic model
  • Different wings & tail sections included
  • Detachable He S011 engine & trolley
  • Mk108 with interior detail
  • Ruhrstahl X-4 missiles included

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