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The Heinkel He 219, one of the most effective German combat aircraft, was used specially as a night fighter and was the very first aircraft to be produced in series with ejector seats. Its capability at the front was tested on the night of 11/12 June 1943 by Squadron Leader Streib of NJG 1 night fighter unit out of Venlo, Holland, who on this sortie was able to shoot down five enemy bombers. The He 219 achieved considerable success in combat against Allied bomber units due to the incorporation of new weapons technology such as the rear-mounted "Schräge Musik = hot music" (Mk 108 cannon). Model-details: - Revell historical model kit - Structural surface details - Movable propeller - Undercarriage optionally extended or retracted - Radar antennae - Decals for 2 Luftwaffe versions Colors: 43 49 77 83 Model details Scale 1:72 Release date 04/2010 No. of parts 99 Length 238 mm Wingspan 257 mm Skill Level 3 Original details Type description Combat aircraft Year/Period 1945 Origin D Engine capacity 2 x 1320 kW Speed 670 km/h |