Special Hobby 72341 Heinkel He-162 Spatz 1/72 – plastic model aircraft kit

The Special Hobby 72341 Heinkel He-162 Spatz 1/72 scale plastic model kit is a precisely crafted set for building a replica of one of the most famous German jet fighters of World War II. The Heinkel He-162 Spatz, also known as the "Salamander", was among the most innovative and desperate projects of the German Luftwaffe during the final phase of the war.

Historical background of the model

The Heinkel He-162 Spatz was a single-seat, single-engine jet fighter that debuted at the end of World War II, in 1945. Created as part of the "Volksjäger" (People's Fighter) program, it was intended to be a low-cost, mass-produced counterpart to counter Allied air superiority. Approximately 320 He-162s were produced, and these aircraft saw combat service mainly in Germany, in the units of "Jagdgeschwader 1". It was used exclusively by the Luftwaffe – the German Air Force.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Germany
• Period of use: World War II (1945)
• Product category: Plastic model aircraft kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The set does not include glue or paints

Kit details and contents

The Special Hobby 72341 kit offers detailed reproduction of the features characteristic for the He-162 – including the distinctive wing arrangement and the engine mounted above the fuselage. The set includes a precisely cast fuselage, wings and tail, a clear canopy, and carefully recreated cockpit parts. The included decals allow accurate representation of markings from the final stage of the war.

Advantages and recommendations

We recommend this model both for intermediate modellers and aviation history enthusiasts, as well as collectors of World War II jet fighter models. The build difficulty is rated at 3 on a scale of 1-5 – the replica requires care during assembly of certain parts, making the kit an attractive challenge for any modelling aficionado.

Why choose Special Hobby He-162 Spatz?

This model is perfect for building realistic dioramas depicting the war’s final phases and for developing modelling skills – the variety of details and the faithful replication of the aircraft's form allow for a spectacular final effect after proper painting and finishing.