Oxford Aviation AC048 Dornier Do 335 Pfeil Smithsonian Museum 1:72

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Dornier Do 335 Smithsonian 1:72 Scale Model Aircraft Oxford Diecast AC048\n\nThe Dornier Do 335 Pfeil, meaning \""Arrow\"" in German, was a unique heavy fighter aircraft developed by Dornier for the German Luftwaffe during World War II. It was one of the fastest propeller-driven aircraft ever built, capable of exceeding 750 km/h (466 mph), and was considered a revolutionary design with its unconventional push-pull configuration. Its most distinguishing feature was its push-pull layout, where the two engines were positioned one behind the other, with the propellers on opposite ends of a long shaft. This configuration allowed for the slender fuselage and reduced drag, contributing to the aircraft's remarkable speed and manoeuvrability. It also enabled the Do 335 to serve as a bomber, with the rear engine providing extra thrust for takeoff and dive bombing. The Do 335 entered service in early 1944 and was initially deployed in a fighter-bomber role. It quickly gained a reputation for itg