Tamiya 61088 - 1/48 Dornier Do335B-2 Pfeil 'Heavily Arme 田宮軍事模型戰機 雙星孖星  [61088]

Concerning the Dornier Do335B-2 Pfeil

Development of the Dornier Do335 started in 1942 as soon as the Luftwaffe issued requirements for an 800km/h class high-speed army aircraft. So that you can achieve such speed and maneuverability, the Do335 was loaded with two front/rear mounted 1750hp DB603 liquid-cooled engines. If one of many engines failed, the airplane was nevertheless capable fly properly. More over, the Do335 was fitted with an ejection chair. Initial prototype made its maiden flight in October 1943 and preparation for manufacturing regarding the Do335A-0/A-1 fighter-bomber variation and A-12 training variation was made. Inside summer time of 1944, the improved Do335B originated and the greatly armed version designated the B-2 ended up being planned. This version was meant to intercept Allied b-17 and B-24 bombers performing raids on German soil. Two prototypes designated M13 and M14 were completed and armed with two 20mm firearms, a 30mm cannon firing through the spinner in nose, and two 30mm MK103 cannons mounted on the best side of the wings. The best side fuel tanks had been moved to outer wings and another gas tank was mounted in bomb bay. As weight increased, from landing gear leg ended up being strengthened and a bigger tire that rotated 45 levels whenever retracting was mounted. A bulletproof windshield was also mounted. The M13 made its very first flight in October 1944 therefore the M14 had been completed in November, but none saw actual combat. M13 received extended wingtips therefore the 30mm nose mounted cannon for the M14 was removed to cut back weight. M13 ended up being damaged before the finish associated with the war but M14 was captured and examined until 1948 by the French Army.