COBI Horten Ho 229 Fighter/Bomber Jet : Set #5757

Revolutionary WWII Jet Aircraft Model

Build the groundbreaking Horten Ho 229, one of history's most advanced and enigmatic aircraft. This radical German jet-powered flying wing was decades ahead of its time, combining stealth characteristics with jet propulsion in a design that influenced modern aviation.

Set #5757 Features:

• Highly detailed 1:32 scale replica of this rare experimental aircraft
• Premium quality COBI construction blocks for precise assembly
• Authentic Luftwaffe markings and historically accurate color scheme
• Distinctive flying wing design with no traditional fuselage or tail
• Detailed cockpit and landing gear
• Twin jet engine nacelles with realistic detailing
• Display stand included for museum-quality presentation
• Illustrated instruction manual with historical background

Historical Significance: The Horten Ho 229 was one of the world's first jet-powered flying wings and represented a quantum leap in aircraft design. Developed in the final years of WWII, this revolutionary aircraft combined speed, range, and stealth features that were unmatched for its era. Only a handful of prototypes were built before the war's end, making it one of aviation's most fascinating "what if" stories.

Perfect For:

• WWII aviation enthusiasts and collectors
• Fans of experimental and prototype aircraft
• Model builders seeking unique historical subjects
• History educators and museum displays
• Gift for aviation technology enthusiasts

Add this extraordinary flying wing to your WWII aviation collection and own a piece of aviation history that was truly ahead of its time.

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At a Glance: Go-229
Engine: 2 x Jumo 109-004B 
Thrust: 890 kgc 
Advantages: 
• High ceiling; 
• High airspeed and climb rate; 
• Powerful armament. 

Armament: 
• 4 x 30-mm MK 108 cannon 
• 1,000 kg of bombs 
Disadvantages: 
• Low stability; 
• Poor maneuverability; 
• Poor cockpit visibility; 
• Difficult to land; 
• Large for a fighter. 

Pilot Notes:

• Gunsight Note: The gunsight in this aircraft, as in many German planes, was 
positioned off-center. 
• The Go-229 is equipped with an ejection seat. However these are not modern 0-0 
ejection seats, and you have a very low chance of survival punching out below 500 
meters of altitude or stationary on the ground.  
• Go-229 is modeled without the historically optional drag chute; you must brake with only wheel brakes as on other planes.  (Il2 Aircraft Guide)