{"product_id":"cobi-5772-heinkel-he-111-h-3","title":"COBI-5772 Heinkel HE 111 H-3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Fast Passenger Plane to Luftwaffe Bomber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the Heinkel He 111 dates back to the early 1930s, when designer Ernst Heinkel set out to create one of the fastest passenger aircraft of the era. The project was developed by Siegfried and Walter Günter, who created a modern machine featuring an aerodynamic profile and distinctive elliptical wings. Shortly thereafter, the He 70 Blitz model was unveiled; capable of reaching speeds of 320 km\/h, it could be easily converted into a military aircraft. In the mid-1930s, the He 111 design was submitted to the Reich Ministry of Aviation's bomber competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November 1939, the He 111 H-3 variant was introduced, powered by 1,200 hp Jumo 211D engines. This version featured upgraded defensive armament, consisting of up to six MG 15 machine guns positioned in the nose, dorsal, ventral and lateral stations. The typical bomb load amounted to 2,000 kg, carried internally within the fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, the He 111 became one of the Luftwaffe's primary bombers, particularly renowned for its role in the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heinkel He 111 has secured a permanent place in the history of 20th-century aviation. Now, you can recreate its distinctive silhouette using building blocks and add it to your collection. \u003cspan\u003e The model faithfully recreates the aerodynamic form of the fuselage and wings—the very features that made the He 111 one of the most recognisable warplanes of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rotating propellers, movable wheels with rubber tyres and other features enhance the model's realism and allow it to be displayed in various configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model is equipped with a set of SC 50 bombs. These were cylindrical general-purpose bombs used by the Luftwaffe during World War II, which can be mounted inside the model's bomb bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e788 high-quality elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in the EU by a company with over 20 years of tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blocks meet the safety standards of products for children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with other brands of construction blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% prints, no stickers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand with aircraft nameplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel dimensions (L x W x H): 34 cm (13.4\") x 46 cm (18.1\") 9 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge recommendation: from 9 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel No: COBI-5772\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"toys-4u","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60021770060160,"sku":"COBI-5772","price":64.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/1759\/1859\/files\/24_5b650aad-e687-4ebe-afd7-d4112f09cc57.webp?v=1790869353","url":"https:\/\/toys-4u.co.uk\/products\/cobi-5772-heinkel-he-111-h-3","provider":"toys-4u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}