1:72 Heller 56260 Saab J 29 Tunnan – Swedish Fighter Aircraft – Starter Kit Plastic Model kit

The 1:72 Heller 56260 Saab J 29 Tunnan Starter Kit is an attractive plastic model kit of a Swedish post-war fighter aircraft. This Starter Kit is ideal when you want to start building right away, because the edition includes several basic paint colours, a brush and glue. You get a distinctive jet fighter project with a unique shape, strong aviation history and real collector appeal.

After the Second World War, the Swedish government decided to acquire a fast combat aircraft and ordered three prototypes of a new model from SAAB, then known as the R 1001. The aircraft first flew on 1 September 1948 and became the Saab J 29 Tunnan, with the well-known nickname Flying Barrel. Thanks to its characteristic rounded fuselage and compact appearance, this aircraft is a striking subject in any 1:72 aircraft collection.

The Saab J-29 Tunnan was developed as the successor to the Saab J-21. Work began in December 1945, and selecting the right powerplant became an important part of the development. The final choice was a licensed version of the de Havilland Ghost engine, the Svenska Flygmotor RM2B turbojet. The Tunnan was valued for its strong performance, high manoeuvrability and solid construction. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a strong range of Heller Starter Kits, Swedish fighter aircraft and 1:72 aircraft models.

Features:
– Heller 56260 Saab J 29 Tunnan Starter Kit plastic model kit in 1:72 scale
– Starter Kit edition with several basic paint colours, brush and glue
– Swedish post-war fighter aircraft with all-metal construction
– Developed after a Swedish government order for a fast combat aircraft
– First prototype was known as R 1001 and was ordered from SAAB
– First flight took place on 1 September 1948
– Known by the nickname Flying Barrel
– Developed as the successor to the Saab J-21
– Powered by a Svenska Flygmotor RM2B turbojet engine, a licensed version of the de Havilland Ghost engine
– Onboard armament consisted of four 20 mm Hispano V cannons
– Series production ran from 1948 to 1956 with 661 aircraft built
– Development versions included the J-29A fighter, A/J-29B fighter-attack version and S-29C reconnaissance version
– Austria was the only foreign user of the Saab J-29 Tunnan
– Strong choice for fans of Swedish jet fighters, post-war aviation and 1:72 aircraft modelling

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