Tamiya 61088 - 1/48 Dornier Do335B-2 Pfeil 'Heavily Arme  [61088]

In regards to the Dornier Do335B-2 Pfeil

Development of the Dornier Do335 were only available in 1942 once the Luftwaffe issued needs for an 800km/h class high-speed armed forces aircraft. To be able to attain such speed and maneuverability, the Do335 ended up being loaded with two front/rear mounted 1750hp DB603 liquid-cooled engines. If one of the machines failed, the airplane was nevertheless capable travel properly. Moreover, the Do335 ended up being fitted with an ejection chair. The initial prototype made its maiden journey in October 1943 and planning for production of Do335A-0/A-1 fighter-bomber variation and A-12 training variation had been made. In the summer time of 1944, the improved Do335B was developed and the greatly armed version designated the B-2 had been planned. This variation had been intended to intercept Allied b-17 and B-24 bombers conducting raids on German soil. Two prototypes designated M13 and M14 were finished and armed with two 20mm weapons, a 30mm cannon firing through spinner in the nose, and two 30mm MK103 cannons mounted on the best edge of the wings. The leading side gas tanks were transported to outer wings and another gas tank was mounted inside bomb bay. As fat increased, from landing gear leg was strengthened and a bigger tire that rotated 45 degrees when retracting ended up being mounted. A bulletproof windshield had been additionally mounted. The M13 made its very first journey in October 1944 together with M14 was completed in November, but none saw actual combat. M13 received extended wingtips therefore the 30mm nose mounted cannon regarding the M14 was eliminated to cut back fat. M13 was damaged before the end of this war but M14 was captured and assessed until 1948 by the French Army.