The Heinkel He 219A-0 Uhu ("Eagle-Owl") was Germany's first purpose-built night fighter and one of the most advanced Luftwaffe aircraft of the war, notable as the first operational type fitted with ejection seats and tricycle undercarriage. Flying with elite units such as NJG 1, the He 219 proved a dangerous opponent for RAF Mosquito intruders and heavy bomber streams during the night offensive over the Reich.
Dragon's 1/72 kit renders the pre-production A-0 airframe with slide-moulded detail, a two-seat cockpit for pilot and radar operator, and the distinctive nose-mounted FuG 220 Lichtenstein SN-2 radar antenna array, along with optional upward-firing Schräge Musik cannon fit.
Decals are provided for authentic Luftwaffe night-fighter unit markings.
A must for Luftwaffe night-fighter enthusiasts, this compact kit packs in the technical detail that made the Uhu such a formidable and historically significant aircraft.
