WOW629 Messerschmitt 509 Heavy Fighter – Striped Camo Version

Name: WOW629 Messerschmitt 509 Heavy Fighter - Striped Camo Version
SKU: 72266
Availability: InStock

£525.00

2 in stock

Categories: Axis Forces, Warbirds

Description

Messerschmitt Me 509 Heavy Fighter

The Messerschmitt Me 509 was an all-metal fighter project designed to replace the ME 109. It was based on the ME 309, with the engine located behind a pressurized cockpit, similar to the US Bell P-39 Airacobra.

The engine was a Daimler-Benz DB 605B driving a three-blade propeller, and the armament consisted of two 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131 machine guns and two 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons. The tricycle landing gear from the Me 309 was retained, which worked better on the 509, due to the lower weight on the nosewheel – the Me 309’s nose gear had collapsed during trials. The smaller nose would have improved visibility and would have helped the 509 to become a more potent fighter than the Me 109.
The project was canceled along with the Me 309 as the war turned in the Allies favour, but the Japanese made a similar aircraft, the Yokosuka R2Y Keiun which made its maiden flight in May 1945.

These1/30 scale models are limited to 2 of each aircraft and are priced at $650 plus postage. The postage cost is reflected in the banner price and you will not be charged extra at checkout, there is no free shipping on Warbirds due to their large size.

WOW628. ME509 – Nightfighter
WOW629. ME509 – Striped Camo

Please note the figures and accessories shown are for scale comparison purposes only and are not included.

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