1/48 Hobby Master HA8701, Bf 109E-4, Hans von Hahn, 1./JG3 “Udet” (34 Victories)

Description: 1/48 Hobby Master No: HA8701 BF 109E-4Werknummer: N/A Flown by Gruppen Kommandeur Hans von Hahn (34 aerial victories) German Luftwaffe I./JG3, “Udet”Grandvillers, France, Battle of Britain, 1940 NEW: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item. Box has shelf wear and a tear on the top box tab, bottom R/H corner. (Extremely Rare and Out of Production…Highly Sought After by Collectors) Scale: 1/48 Product Number: HA8701True 1/48 scaleProfessionally paintedGreat attention to detailAll markings are Tampoed (pad applied)Option to display the model on a stand that is providedModel can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positionsCanopy can be displayed open or closedPilot figure includedExtremely heavy metal with a minimum of plasticHighly collectable The Messerschmitt Bf 109 had many variants produced in Germany and abroad, with a total of 34,852 Bf 109s built. The Bf 109E, which entered production in late 1938, featured the Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine, providing more power. The design of the nose-mounted radiator was enlarged and the main radiators were moved to the undersides of the wings. This resulted in a significant redesign and reinforcement of the wings. Although the new radiator position improved cooling, it also led to vulnerability to damage and potential clogging on wet airfields due to the lowered undercarriage. Test flights of prototypes V14 and V15 with the new engine and different armament configurations led to the decision to order a pre-production batch of 10 E-0 models, with further variants E-1 and E-3 being evaluated in Spain and seeing combat during the final phases of the Spanish Civil War. Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 During Battle of Britain (August-October 1940) Bf 109E-4 fighters entered service. The E-4 had a modified 20 mm MG-FF/M wing cannon and improved head armor for the pilot. It could fire a new explosive shell called Minengeschoß, made of drawn steel, and featured a redesigned cockpit canopy for better visibility. Some E-4 models had a further improved high-altitude engine and were also available as fighter bombers. A total of 561 E-4 versions were built. Gruppenkommandeur Hptm. Hans von Hahn Hans von Hahn was a German Luftwaffe ace during World War II, credited with 34 aerial victories. He received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross for exceptional battlefield bravery. Von Hahn was born on August 7, 1914, in Frankfurt am Main. He started his military career in 1934 as a sea cadet in the Navy and transferred to the Luftwaffe in 1935. Operating on both the Western and Eastern fronts, he was appointed to various command positions. Von Hahn survived the war and passed away on November 5, 1957, in Frankfurt am Main. Specifications for the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 Role - Single Engine Escort Fighter and Fighter-Bomber Total Aircraft Manufactured - A total of 561 of all E-4 versions were built out of more than 34,852 (All variants) Manufacturer - Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (BFW) Messerschmitt AG Crew - (1) Pilot Dimensions:Maximum Length - 28 ft. 4 in.Height - 8 ft. 2 in.Wingspan - 32 ft. 4 in. Weights:Empty - 4,522 lbs.Max. Takeoff - 5,875 lbs. Powerplant: Engines - (1) Daimler Benz 610N inline V-12 engine, direct fuel injection, 1,775 hp. Propeller - (1) 3-bladed, light-alloy VDM propeller (9 ft. 8.5 in.) Performance:Maximum Speed - 348 m.p.h.Cruise Speed - 233 m.p.h.Service Ceiling - 36,500 ft.Rate of Climb - 3,510 ft. / min.Range – 823 miles Armament: Fixed - (2) 20 mm MG FF/M cannons, wing-mounted with 60 rounds per gun (120 rounds total), (2) 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted with 1,000 rounds per gun (2,000 rounds total) Disposable (Bombs) - (1) 550 lb. bomb (E-4/B, Fighter-bomber version) SHIPPING & HANDLING IN THE U.S. U.S. contiguous 48 States All items are shipped insured. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS … All packages are shipped through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program. All Duties, Taxes and Customs Fees imposed by your country are your responsibility and are not estimated into the shipping cost. NO EXCEPTIONS! “I Combine Shipping When Possible!” PAYMENTSPayment is due within 3 days after auctions ends. If you need extra time to pay, please notify me so arrangements can be made. “Thank You For Stopping By To View My Listings!” _gsrx_vers_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))

Price: 169.95 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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