COBI Building Set HC WW2 Junkers Ju 88 (COBI-5733)

Construction set of the German combat aircraft model Junkers JU-88 in Luftwaffe colors. The model has a well-crafted cockpit frame and its interior, including the rear gunner's position, rotating propeller, adjustable control surfaces, and rudder. Under the wings are suspended aerial bombs and on the underside of the fuselage, an opening bomb bay. The landing gear wheels are not retractable, but they can be easily removed. The package includes a Luftwaffe pilot figure with a breathing mask and a brick with a description.

Interesting facts:
» At the beginning of development, the German Ministry of Aviation's requirement was to produce a light and fast bomber that would be able to escape contemporary fighter aircraft, often still of biplane construction, due to its high speed.
» The aircraft developed by Ernst Zindel first flew on December 21, 1936.
» The first produced aircraft had many minor technical shortcomings. The most problematic was the lower gunner's entry hatch, which tended to jam.
» With the increasing number of produced units, all technical difficulties were gradually eliminated, and the JU-88 became a reliable and versatile aircraft, deployed as a heavy fighter, fighter-bomber, night fighter, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bomber, or even as a Mistel flying bomb.
» The only problem that could not be eliminated was the very cramped space for the four-member crew.
» There were about 6 basic differently armed versions, of which the version G was supposed to have the greatest firepower, equipped with 6x 20 mm cannons. However, the fire from these cannons was so blinding for the crew that the number of barrels had to be reduced to 4.
» Junkers were equipped with various engines, but perhaps the most famous was the BMW 801 engine, which is why this famous car manufacturer currently has a logo with a round propeller.
» In the pre-war period, countries like Canada, France, Spain, Bolivia, Sweden, and the Romanian principality bought Junkers aircraft.
» By 1945, nearly 16,000 units of Junkers in various versions were produced, making the JU-88 the most produced twin-engine aircraft of its time.

Technical parameters of the original:
Dimensions: wingspan 20.06 m, length 14.4 m, height 4.85 m
Empty weight: 8000 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 13 750 kg
Power unit: 2x Jumo 211J V-engine, each with 1 058 kW power
Range: 2 030 km
Maximum flight altitude: 7 500 m
Maximum speed: 500 km/h
Fuel tank volume: 1 680 l
Armament: x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun + 3 000 kg aerial bombs
Crew: 4

Parameters:
Number of figures: 1 pc
Recommended age: 11+
Number of bricks: 1160 pcs
Package weight: 1595 g
Scale: 1:32
Box dimensions (package): 60 x 32 x 7.5 cm
Dimensions after assembly: 61 x 45 x 15 cm
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Collection: World War II