Tamiya 25215 - Compact 1/48 Messerschmitt Me262A-2a with Kettenkraftrad collector kit  [25215]

Scale portrayal of the Me262 A-2a and its tow vehicle

The Tamiya 1/48 Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a and Kettenkraftrad set gives modellers a compact, accurate recreation of a pivotal WWII jet and its ground support. It captures the look of the first operational jet fighter that influenced later aviation design.

The Me262 A-2a in operational use

Introduced as an answer to heavy bombing raids, the A-2a was ordered into service with fighter-bomber capability. Unlike the A-1a interceptor, the A-2a carried two 30mm MK108 cannon and an auxiliary fuel tank, enabling bomb loads up to roughly one ton. The kit mirrors these combat-ready features for historical authenticity.

Kettenkraftrad half-track background

The included Kettenkraftrad half-track motorcycle shows why it was valuable for towing aircraft when conventional ground services were limited. Its drivetrain, with three forward speeds and a single reverse, made it versatile in rough conditions and is modelled here for realism.