WOW581 Arado 234 with Julia Parasite Fighter

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WOW581 Arado 234 with Julia Parasite Fighter

The Arado Ar 234C Blitz was the world’s first operational four-engine jet aircraft. While the more common Ar 234B used two Junkers Jumo 004 engines, the C-variant was an advanced evolution powered by four BMW 003A turbojets. These were paired in two “twinned” nacelles under each wing, a configuration intended to increase speed and free up Jumo engines for the Messerschmitt Me 262.
Our 1/30 scale Arado Ar 234C version Mahogany model release, is in a late war green and brown camouflage scheme.
A novel feature of the Arado 234 was the concept of attaching a parasite fighter aircraft slung underneath the belly, this would be launched into a flight of heavy bombers and wreak havoc as it made its attacking pass. This parasite fighter was nicknamed ‘Julia’ and the Key Features of the Arado E.381 “Julia” were as follows:

• Role: A point-defence parasite interceptor intended to attack Allied heavy bomber formations. 

• Pilot Position: The pilot flew the aircraft in a prone position to minimize the aircraft’s frontal cross-section and drag.

• Armour: Featured 5 mm of armour protection around the pilot.

• Armament: Equipped with a single MK 108 30 mm cannon mounted in the nose.

• Propulsion: Powered by a Walter HWK 109-509 rocket engine.

The project never saw fruition, but this model gives an interesting insight into what could have been.

We have only 1 model available priced at $1100 plus shipping.
The TG/KC figures and accessories shown are for scale comparison purposes only and are not included with the model.