Italeri 1/72 90104 Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant Plastic Kit
Scale is 1:72 Size of the model is 39.6cm A unique and interesting aircraft
MF Aluminium 4677AP | F.S. 37178 F Azure Blue 4308AP | F.S. 35231 F Black 4768AP | F.S. 37038 Dunkelgrün RLM 71 4781AP Grau RLM 02 4770AP | F.S. 24226 Graugrün RLM 74 4784AP | F.S. 36099 MF Gun Metal 4681AP | F.S. 37200 Hellblau RLM 65 4778AP | F.S. 35352 F Insigna Red 4714AP | F.S. 31136 F Insigna Yellow 4721AP | F.S. 33538 Lichtblau RLM 76 4786AP | F.S. 36473 Schwarzgrün RLM 70 4780AP | F.S. 34052 F Skin Tone Tint Base - Light 4601AP | F.S. 31575 F White 4769AP | F.S. 37875 F Wood 4673AP | F.S. 30257
The Me-323 “Gigant” was one of the largest transport aircraft built during the Second World War. It was developed to meet the specific requirement of the Luftwaffe, following the extension of supply lines, to transport troops and materials over long distances. Initially developed from a glider, it was equipped with six radial engines mounted on the wing leading edge, capable of providing sufficient power for fully loaded flight operations. The enormous fuselage was able to carry troops—more than 120 men—supplies, artillery pieces, and light vehicles. Its great transport capacity compromised its maximum speed, which only slightly exceeded 240 km/h. It was employed on the North African and Tunisian fronts to supply the Afrika Korps from bases in Sicily, as well as on the Russian front. It is considered a milestone in transport aircraft history.