{"product_id":"cobi-horten-ho-229-fighter-bomber-jet-set-5757","title":"COBI Horten Ho 229 Fighter\/Bomber Jet : Set #5757","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevolutionary WWII Jet Aircraft Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the groundbreaking Horten Ho 229, one of history's most advanced and enigmatic aircraft. This radical German jet-powered flying wing was decades ahead of its time, combining stealth characteristics with jet propulsion in a design that influenced modern aviation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet #5757 Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_ua7qq_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed 1:32 scale replica of this rare experimental aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium quality COBI construction blocks for precise assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Luftwaffe markings and historically accurate color scheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive flying wing design with no traditional fuselage or tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cockpit and landing gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin jet engine nacelles with realistic detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand included for museum-quality presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated instruction manual with historical background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Horten Ho 229 was one of the world's first jet-powered flying wings and represented a quantum leap in aircraft design. Developed in the final years of WWII, this revolutionary aircraft combined speed, range, and stealth features that were unmatched for its era. Only a handful of prototypes were built before the war's end, making it one of aviation's most fascinating \"what if\" stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_ua7qq_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII aviation enthusiasts and collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of experimental and prototype aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel builders seeking unique historical subjects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory educators and museum displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGift for aviation technology enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this extraordinary flying wing to your WWII aviation collection and own a piece of aviation history that was truly ahead of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e____________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e1:32\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e9.2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e20.6\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e3.9\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNumber of blocks:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e953\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNumber of figures:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-spec__item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge group\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e10\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e____________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo-229\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine: 2 x Jumo 109-004B \u003cbr\u003eThrust: 890 kgc \u003cbr\u003eAdvantages: \u003cbr\u003e• High ceiling; \u003cbr\u003e• High airspeed and climb rate; \u003cbr\u003e• Powerful armament. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmament: \u003cbr\u003e• 4 x 30-mm MK 108 cannon \u003cbr\u003e• 1,000 kg of bombs \u003cbr\u003eDisadvantages: \u003cbr\u003e• Low stability; \u003cbr\u003e• Poor maneuverability; \u003cbr\u003e• Poor cockpit visibility; \u003cbr\u003e• Difficult to land; \u003cbr\u003e• Large for a fighter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gunsight Note: The gunsight in this aircraft, as in many German planes, was \u003cbr\u003epositioned off-center. \u003cbr\u003e• The Go-229 is equipped with an ejection seat. However these are not modern 0-0 \u003cbr\u003eejection seats, and you have a very low chance of survival punching out below 500 \u003cbr\u003emeters of altitude or stationary on the ground.  \u003cbr\u003e• Go-229 is modeled without the historically optional drag chute; you must brake with only wheel brakes as on other planes.  \u003cem\u003e(Il2 Aircraft Guide)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59145574187089,"sku":null,"price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/3575\/7137\/files\/5757-box-front-RGB-72ppi.jpg?v=1772190343","url":"https:\/\/www.thewrightstuff.store\/products\/cobi-horten-ho-229-fighter-bomber-jet-set-5757","provider":"WWII Aviation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}