Dragon 5002 Mistel 5 He162A-2 & Arado E-377a, scale 1:72

The Mistel 5 kit by Dragon 5002 represents one of the most unusual designs from the last months of World War II. The set consists of two 1:72 scale models – the manned fighter Heinkel He162A-2 and the unmanned bomber-missile Arado E-377a. Both aircraft were used in the Mistel program for special missions as so-called "composite aircraft," designed to break through Allied defenses by utilizing a mothership and an advanced warhead.

The Heinkel He162A-2 was a German jet fighter from the final period of World War II, known as the "Volksjäger" (People's Fighter). It was one of the fastest planes of its time, designed for mass production from inexpensive materials. The Arado E-377a, on the other hand, was an experimental, unmanned bomber-missile that, in the Mistel configuration, was to be carried by the He 162 and serve as a powerful warhead for destroying strategic targets.

Although the Mistel program, including Mistel 5, never saw combat deployment due to its introduction too late in the war (1945 – the final phase of World War II), the project greatly captured the imagination of engineers and modelers fascinated by the experimental aviation of the Third Reich. The kit perfectly reproduces the details of the original prototypes, allowing you to build a model in either the transport or combat variant.

The Dragon model is made from high-quality plastic, with precise casts ensuring accurate replication of the He162 cockpit details, control surfaces, and the connecting elements of both machines. The set includes clear instructions, Luftwaffe markings decals, as well as mounting elements for joining the two aircraft.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country: Germany (Third Reich)
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Includes: plastic sprues, decals, assembly instructions
• Glue and paints must be purchased separately

We recommend this kit to both military aviation enthusiasts and technology history buffs, especially those searching for unique, rarely seen designs for their collection. We assess the model's difficulty level as 4/5. This is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking a challenging build and painting experience.