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Cobi Messerschmitt ME 262 model kit packaging with stormy sky background
  • Cobi Messerschmitt ME 262 model kit packaging with stormy sky background
  • Boxed model kit of a Messerschmitt ME 262 aircraft with Cobi branding.
  • COBI Me262 #5881 top view with dimensions
  • COBI Me 262 #5881 Image of side view with dimensions
  • COBI #5881 Me 262 Image of landing gear
  • COBI Me262 5881 Image side view from front
  • COBI Me262 5881 Image side view from upper front
  • COBI Me262 5881 Image side view from front flying
  • Cobi Messerschmitt ME 262 model kit packaging with stormy sky background
  • Boxed model kit of a Messerschmitt ME 262 aircraft with Cobi branding.
  • COBI Me262 #5881 top view with dimensions
  • COBI Me 262 #5881 Image of side view with dimensions
  • COBI #5881 Me 262 Image of landing gear
  • COBI Me262 5881 Image side view from front
  • COBI Me262 5881 Image side view from upper front
  • COBI Me262 5881 Image side view from front flying
COBI Messerschmitt Me 262 Set: 5881 (Discontinued)

COBI Messerschmitt Me 262 Set: 5881 (Discontinued)

$33.99

Build the World's First Operational Jet Fighter

Recreate aviation history with the COBI Messerschmitt Me 262 Set #5881. This expertly designed 250-piece building block set brings to life the revolutionary German jet fighter that changed aerial warfare forever. As a discontinued collectible, this set represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of COBI's historical aviation collection.

Key Features:

  • 250 Premium Pieces - High-quality COBI blocks with pad-printed details (no stickers required)
  • 1:48 Scale Authenticity - Accurate representation of the world's first operational jet fighter
  • Pilot Figure Included - Complete Luftwaffe pilot minifigure for authentic display
  • Movable Components - Functional landing gear and opening cockpit canopy
  • Detailed Cockpit - Intricately designed interior for enhanced realism
  • Discontinued Collectible - Limited availability makes this a valuable addition to any collection
  • Ages 7+ - Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and experienced builders

About the Messerschmitt Me 262:

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, representing a quantum leap in aviation technology during World War II. Introduced in 1944, the Me 262 was significantly faster than any Allied fighter, with a top speed of approximately 540 mph thanks to its revolutionary twin Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines. Despite entering service late in the war, the Me 262 proved the viability of jet propulsion and influenced post-war aircraft design worldwide.

A Revolutionary Design:

The Me 262's swept-wing design, twin jet engines mounted under the wings, and tricycle landing gear were groundbreaking features that set the template for future jet fighters. Nicknamed "Schwalbe" (Swallow) in fighter versions and "Sturmvogel" (Storm Bird) in fighter-bomber variants, the Me 262 could have changed the course of the air war had it been deployed earlier and in greater numbers. Today, it stands as one of the most significant aircraft in aviation history.

Perfect for: WWII aviation collectors, jet aircraft enthusiasts, COBI collectors seeking rare discontinued sets, and builders ages 7+ who appreciate groundbreaking aviation technology

Don't miss this opportunity to own a discontinued piece of aviation history - add the revolutionary Me 262 to your collection today!

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