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The Heinkel He-219 Uhu (Owl) is said to be the only propeller driven Luftwaffe night fighter aircraft with the speed and maneuverability capable of intercepting the De Havilland Mosquito.

The origins of the Heinkel He-219 trace back to 1940. At that time it was known as project P.1060. Its original mission was that of a multi-purpose, fast, twin engine aircraft.

The Lufatwaffe requested an advanced night interceptor in 1942. The Heinkel He-219 was fitted to perform that task. After the addition of more powerful engines it became an excellent aircraft that many speculate would have had a large detrimental effect on the British night bombing effort.

However, few of the aircraft saw service because of initial German government opposition to a dedicated twin engine night fighting aircraft. When the government did approve of development of the aircraft, production problems kept the output too low for them to become a significant contributor to the German night interceptor effort.

The Heinkel He-219 was the first Luftwaffe production aircraft to employ a tricycle landing gear. It was the first production aircraft in the world to have ejection seats. Its radar was said to be advanced, lighter in weight than other units, have a relatively long range, and be quite accurate for its time.

Approximately 300 of aircraft were produced.


He-219 A6 Specifications

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night interceptor
two
Damiler Benz 603L
2 x 2,100 hp ea.
18,400 lbs.
26,350 lbs.
4 x 20 mm
53' 7"
60' 8"
335 mph
405 mph
2,300 fpm
39,400 feet
1,150 miles
11/15/42
1943



Radio Control Airplane
Vanguard Vancouver rc Heinkel He-219.


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Heinkel He 219: An Illustrated History of Germany's Premier Nightfighter

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Vanguard Vancouver has plans and short kits for two sizes of rc Heinkel He-219 for sale. The picture immediately above is of the radio control model airplane from their kit.

The smaller Vanguard Vancouver Heinkel He-219 rc airplane kit for sale has a wingspan of 91". Power comes from are a pair of .75 engines. We are told that the rc airplane can easily be converted to electric power. Construction materials used are plywood and balsa.

The larger Vanguard Vancouver Heinkel He-219 rc airplane kit for sale has a wingspan of 121". You can power it with electric motors or a pair of .90 engines.

The second and third pictures below are of a great looking rc Heinkel He-219 radio control airplane scratch built by Jim Marshall. It has a wingspan of 120", a length of 102", and an all up weight of 32 lbs. Jim used balsa and ply construction materials with foam core wings. Powering it are a pair of Zenoah G38 engines.

The last picture on this page is of the rc Heinkel He-219 for sale by Aeronaut Products. Wingspan is 55" and length is 41". Power can be from geared speed 400 motors or HET-RC Typhoon Micro 15/10 motors. All up weight should be around 56 oz.

We would appreciate a email from you if you can recommend a rc Heinkel He-219.


Radio Control Airplane
A rc Heinkel He-219 built by Jim Marshall.


Radio Control Airplane
Jim Marshall and his rc Heinkel He-219.


Radio Control Airplane
Aeronaut Products rc Heinkel He-219.