Revell Hoarding Go-229

The brothers Reimar and Walter Horten were among the most renowned designers of flying wing aircraft in Germany until the end of World War II. They contributed their expertise to a special unit known as Sonderkommando 9, which was responsible for the further development of flying wing aircraft. The development of the machine designated Horten Ho IX, equipped with two BMW 003A-1 jet engines, began in 1942. While the first aircraft could only be completed as a glider due to difficulties with the jet engine, the second prototype was fitted with the Jumo 004B-1 engine. In 1944, the V2 made its first flight, achieving speeds of over 780 km/h. The series production of the Horten was assigned to the Gothaer Waggonfabrik, and the model designation was changed to Go 229. The first aircraft from Gothaer Waggonfabrik, the Go 229 A-O V3, was equipped with Jumo 004C engines. It features detailed surfaces with recessed panel joints, retractable landing gear options, detailed front and main landing gear, a detailed cockpit with instrument panel, two 30 mm cannons, a detailed engine front imitation, and thrust nozzle end area. Decals are included for two versions: Horten IX/Go 229, JG400, "Red 13" and Horten IX/Go 229, JG400, "Blue 4".