Revell Horten GO-229

by Revell

Product Features

• This reproduction has a detailed cockpit with instrument panel
• Landing gear may be fixed in the extended or retracted position
• 1:72 Scale, 70 parts, skill level 3
• Decals for 2 versions
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GX0QNM
• Item model number: RVLS4312
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,936 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #37 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Model Building Kits > Aircraft
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Horten Go 229 was a late-World War II prototype flying wing fighter/bomber. It was the first pure flying wing powered by a turbojet and was the first aircraft designed to incorporate what became known as stealth technology. It was a personal favorite of the German Luftwaffe chief. Its speed was estimated at 636 mph with a ceiling of 49,213 ft. Only 3 were produced before the end of WWII.

Product Description

1-72 Scale. Surface details with recessed panel lines, Landing gear optionally extended or retracted, Detailed nose and main undercarriage, Detailed cockpit with instrument panel, Two 30 mm cannon, Detailed imitation engine front and jet nozzle area, Decals for 2 versions. Skill level 2.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No One Remembers Poor Old Reimar and Walter, November 19, 2011

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This review is from: Revell Horten GO-229 (Toy)

I was amazed when I learned that you could build this aircraft. For those who don't know, the Ho 229 (often called the Go 229. The Hortens designed it but Gothaer Waggonfabrik built it) was a revolutionary jet powered stealth fighter developed my Nazi Germany late in WWII. It could outperform the Me 262, and absorbed up to 20% of all radar waves (though this was only somewhat intentional). If the Luftwaffe had had this aircraft at the beginning of the battle of Britain Hitler may have found his way across the channel. But, no one remembers it. For all the terrible things the Nazis did, their aeronautics developments were generations ahead of their time and many are still used today. Anyway, this model isn't particularly hard, nor is it particularly detailed in comparison to other models I've built. I'm such a fanboy of historic aircraft that I can't help but love the Ho/Go 229.