Heinkel He219 Uhu
Item #61057

Product Description

Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB603 engines, this aircraft with a
long and slender fuselage displayed its combat-worthiness against

allied bombers in nocturnal operations during the final period
of the conflict. Several versions were produced starting with the

He219A-0 in 1942, and among them, the He219A-7 was the final and
the most sophisticated version. It is equipped with larger,
improved super charger intakes for its DB603G engines. Coupled
with a FuG220 radar, two dorsal 30mm canons dubbed "Schrage
Musik" plus two each 20 or 30mm canons in the wing-roots and the
ventral tray enhanced A-7's capability as a high altitude
night-fighter.

Although the total number of production was only 268 until the
end of the war, the Heinkel He219 Uhu gained noteworthy results
against allied airforces and was supposed to be the best among
the Luftwaffe's reciprocating engined night-fighters.

About Heinkel He219 A-7 UHU
Potentially one of the most effective night-fighters for the
Luftwaffe, the Heinkel He219 "Uhu' (eagle owl) was doomed by
political misjudgments and maltreatment. Started as a private
venture study of the firm, the He219 incorporated a number of
advanced features such as pressurized crew compartment, cockpit
positioned at the extreme nose for excellent visibility, land
gear of tricycle configuration, etc. The He219 was also the
world's first operational aircraft to be equipped with ejector
seats.

Suggested Paint Colors

AS-4 - Gray Violet (LUFTWAFFE)
AS-5 - Light Blue (LUFTWAFFE)
TS-48 - Gunship Grey
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-12 - Gold Leaf
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-5 - Green
X-7 - Red
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-22 - RLM Grey
XF-24 - Dark Grey
XF-4 - Yellow Green
XF-50 - Field Blue
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-7 - Flat Red