1:72 Germany Me163 Fighter The Me-163 Komet was the only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft during WWII. Hobby Boss AUD$12.99 AUD$11.76 You Save AUD$1.23 Qty Out of Stock This item will be shipped within 10 days. Enter your e-mail address to be notified when product is in stock Notify Me! Product Description The Me-163 Komet was the only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft during WWII. The Me-163 A project code named Project X started in 1937 under Dr. Alexander Lippisch. It was made for defense purposes using rocket motors. The first Me-163 flew in 1941. There were fuel consumption and engine efficiency problems, which limited its range. In August 1943, the Me-163 B was developed with further enhancements. Production started in July 1944 and a total of 279 were delivered to the Luftwaffe. Parament Item No 80238 Item Name Me163B-1a KOMET Bar Code 6939319202383 Scale 1:72 Item Type Static Aircraft Model Brief Length: 81.3mm Wingspan: 128.3mm Height: 40.5m Total Parts 17pcs Metal Parts n/a Total Sprues 3pcs Paint Schemes I/JG400 Released Date n/a More Features n/a Reviews (0) Currently there are no reviews for this product. Add Review Questions Currently there are no questions for this product. Ask Question Similar Products 1:72 P-40E Kitty hawk AUD$12.99 AUD$11.76 View... 1:72 American P-39 Q Ai AUD$12.99 AUD$11.76 View... 1:72 P-51C Mustang Fighter AUD$12.99 AUD$11.76 View... 1:72 P-47D Thunderbolt AUD$12.98 AUD$11.98 View...