Description:

He-280 with Jumo 004

5 decal variants

1. He-280, V2 1943
2. He-280 A, II./JG27, 1945 /alternate marking/
3. He-280 A, 9./JG3, 1943 /alternate marking/
4. He-280 A, 1./JG1, 1945 /alternate marking/
5. He-280 A, 3./JG2, 1945 /alternate marking/

The Heinkel He 280 was the first turbojet-powered fighter aircraft in the world. It was inspired by Ernst Heinkel’s emphasis on research into high-speed flight and built on the company’s experience with the He 178 jet prototype. A combination of technical and political factors led to it being passed over in favor of the Messerschmitt Me 262. Only nine were built and none reached operational status.