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Hasegawa 1/72 Heinkel He-111Z-2 Zwilling with Bv-246 HAGELKORN # 02305
SKU
HAS02305
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Type:
1/72 Aircraft
EAN
4967834023055
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£80.99
was
£89.99
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The Heinkel He-111Z-2 Zwilling with Bv-246 Hagelkorn represents a unique and innovative aircraft combination developed during World War II.
The Heinkel He-111Z-2 Zwilling was a twin-engine heavy bomber, notable for its distinctive dual-fuselage design, which effectively joined two He-111 bombers together, sharing a common center wing section.
This design was intended to provide added lifting capacity and improve the aircraft's overall performance.
The Bv-246 Hagelkorn, on the other hand, was an air-launched glide bomb developed by Germany.
"Hagelkorn" translates to "hailstone," and the name reflects the bomb's intended function as a precision-guided weapon.
It featured advanced guidance systems for the time, including radio and radar guidance.
The pairing of the He-111Z-2 Zwilling with the Bv-246 Hagelkorn was a strategic move by the German Luftwaffe to extend the range and effectiveness of their bomber fleet.
The He-111Z-2 would carry and launch the Bv-246 Hagelkorn, allowing it to glide towards its target while guided by ground-based operators or onboard equipment.
This combination showcased Germany's efforts to develop and utilize cutting-edge technology during WWII, emphasizing precision bombing as a means to target key enemy infrastructure and military assets.
While the Heinkel He-111Z-2 Zwilling with Bv-246 Hagelkorn represented a forward-thinking concept, it also highlighted the desperate measures taken by Germany in the later stages of the war as resources and options became limited.
Ultimately, this unique aircraft and weapon combination played a role in the evolving tactics of WWII, demonstrating the constant quest for innovation and adaptability on both sides of the conflict.
| SKU | HAS02305 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hasegawa |
| Scale | 1/72 |
| EAN | 4967834023055 |
| Short Description | Hasegawa 1/72 Heinkel He-111Z-2 Zwilling with Bv-246 HAGELKORN # 02305 |
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