Heinkel HE 219 A-7 Uhu -Germany (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.25 x 5 in. 

Model History & Information: The Heinkel He 219 Uhu ("Eagle-Owl") is a night fighter that served with the German Luftwaffe in the later stages of World War II. A relatively sophisticated design, the He 219 possessed a variety of innovations, including Lichtenstein SN-2 advanced VHF-band intercept radar, also used on the Ju 88G and Bf 110G night fighters. It was also the first operational military aircraft to be equipped with ejection seats and the first operational German World War II-era aircraft with tricycle landing gear. Had the Uhu been available in quantity, it might have had a significant effect on the strategic night bombing offensive of the Royal Air Force; however, only 294 of all models were built by the end of the war and these saw only limited service. 

Model Features & Details:

• Warbirds of WWII Collection 1:72 Scale German Heinkel HE 219 A-7 UHU Night Fighter.
• This 1:72 scale model diecast plane model of the HE 219 “Eagle Owl” comes packaged in a clear window style box with an opening front flap. The front flap features a short history of the plane as well as armament, performance, and general information about the plane during the war.
• An instructional sheet is provided inside the box which explains how to put on the plane’s two main propeller assemblies, landing gear and landing gear covers.
• In addition to the model, a plastic display stand is included which the plane can be mounted upon.
• The plane can be displayed either on the base provided, or with the landing gear “Down” accessories, the plane can be displayed on a shelf by itself.
• The plane comes with various accessory pieces which include landing gear and landing gear covers so that the plane can accurately be depicted in either flight mode or sitting on a runway.
• Accurate and authentic 1940’s German Luftwaffe paint camouflage pattern that mimics a spotted leopard. The plane is painted in a dark teal green color, with the dots being solid black.
• Decal highlights include German Luftwaffe markings and logo, German Iron Cross, BB designation, tail number of 190070, and more!
• Solid black German Iron Cross logos can be seen underneath each wing.
• Clear plastic see-through cockpit which includes pilot’s seat, controls, and ejection seat.
• Intricately detailed Lichtenstein SN-2 Radar Antenna Array found on the nose of the plane.
• Once mounted on the wings of the plane, the propellers are functional and will spin and rotate freely.
• This 1:72 scale military model plane would make an excellent addition to a WWII diorama, or on display in a glass display cabinet.

Packaging: The model comes shipped in a window-style box with an opening front flap with information such as armament capabilities and history of the real plane. The model set comes with a plastic display base that the plane can be mounted on if desired by the collector. The display base is in two parts and simply snaps together. Optional landing gear and landing gear cover accessories are provided. An instructional sheet is provided explaining the optional assembly of landing gear and landing gear cover accessories.