Takom 48001 1/48 Scale, Henschel Hs 129 B-2 (Interior Detailed) and Transparent Parts, Fighter Aircraft Plastic Model Kit (TK48001)

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Model Specifications

• Full Interior: The most striking feature of this kit is not only the outer shell of the aircraft; It completely includes the cockpit, engines, fuel tanks and in-fuselage ammunition mechanisms.
• Transparent Body Option (Clear Edition): In addition to the standard gray plastic body parts, the box also includes completely transparent body and wing parts. In this way, while preserving the external form of the aircraft, the modeler can build the magnificent details inside (engine, weapon systems, etc.) in a way that can be seen from the outside.
• Detailed Gnôme-Rhône 14M Engines: Both engines of the aircraft have been modeled in full detail, including the entire cylinder structure, wiring channels and exhaust outlets. Engine cowlings can be displayed open or closed.
• Rich Weapon Equipment: Underbody gun options and in-wing machine gun placements, symbolizing the famous anti-tank power of the Hs 129, are included in the kit with all their mechanical connections.
• Photo-Etched (PE) Detail Set: A high quality metal detail set is available in the box for seat belts, instrument panel details and some fine parts on the engine.
• Precise Cockpit Design: The narrow cockpit structure of the aircraft; It has been faithfully reduced in size, including the lever, pedals and side panels.
• Scale Advantage: 1/48 scale is considered the most ideal "golden ratio" scale for aircraft models, both in terms of paintability of details and display space.

The Henschel Hs129 is a classic tail, low-wing, twin-engine, single-seat, all-metal German attack aircraft from the Second World War. The prototype flight took place on 25 May 1939, mass production started in 1940, but its entry into service was in 1942. A total of 865 units of this very successful aircraft were produced. The Hs129 was an aircraft designed to destroy both ground support aircraft and enemy armored vehicles. The general concept was similar to the Il2M3 or Junkers Ju87G. The aircraft was therefore very heavily armed (20 mm to 75 mm guns) and heavily armored. During the battles on the eastern front, the Hs.129 was the main "anti-tank aircraft" of the Luftwaffe, along with the Ju-87G, and proved very effective. Its only, but significant, drawback was the lack of effective defensive weapons. Three development versions were created: A, B and C; The most important of these are the first two. Version A was powered by two Argus As-410A-0 inline engines, each with a power of 430 km/h, while version B used two Gnôme-Rhone 14M radial engines, each with a power of 700 km/h. Version C never entered mass production. Technical data (Hs129B version): length: 9.75 m, wingspan: 14.2 m, altitude: 3.25 m, maximum speed: 407 km/h, rate of climb: 8.1 m/s, maximum range: 690 km, maximum ceiling height: 9000 m, armament: fixed - 2 MG131 machine guns (13 mm caliber) and 2 MG151/20 cannon (20 mm caliber), underslung - bombs up to 300 kg.