Heinkel He-219 – 1-200 Scale WWII German Night Fighter

Heinkel He-219

Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed Heinkel He-219 representing a German World War II aircraft.

Available Scales

1-200

1-300

1-285 Print on Demand

1-144 Print on Demand

Historical Information

The Heinkel He-219 Uhu ("Eagle Owl") was used by the German Luftwaffe as a premier night fighter during the final stages of World War II, primarily defending the German Reich against British RAF bombing raids. It was operated by specialized units such as Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 (NJG 1) from bases in the Netherlands and Germany, and later by units in Denmark.

Key details regarding the usage of the Heinkel He-219 include:

• Combat Service: The Heinkel He-219 Uhu ("Eagle Owl") was used by the German Luftwaffe as a premier night fighter during the final stages of World War II, primarily defending the German Reich against British RAF bombing raids.

• Operational Roles: Role & Function: It was a high-performance night fighter equipped with advanced Lichtenstein SN-2 radar. Despite its effectiveness against RAF bombers, only 294 were built, limiting its overall impact on the war. The aircraft was notably the first operational military plane equipped with ejection seats.

• Service Use: The Heinkel He-219 Uhu ("Eagle Owl") was used by the German Luftwaffe as a premier night fighter during the final stages of World War II, primarily defending the German Reich against British RAF bombing raids.

• Notable Operations: Operational Debut: The first live interception mission occurred on the night of June 11–12, 1943, by Major Werner Streib of NJG 1, based in Venlo, Netherlands. Primary Locations: Served mainly over German-occupied Europe and Germany to counter Allied night bombers. Key locations included Venlo (Netherlands), and by 1945, units were operating in Denmark and Germany (e.g., Sylt, Münster-Handorf).

• Retirement: Role & Function: It was a high-performance night fighter equipped with advanced Lichtenstein SN-2 radar. Despite its effectiveness against RAF bombers, only 294 were built, limiting its overall impact on the war. The aircraft was notably the first operational military plane equipped with ejection seats.

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