{"product_id":"icm-1-48-german-gotha-go-242b-wwii-landing-glider-48225","title":"ICM 1\/48 German Gotha Go 242B WWII Landing Glider 48225","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter successful amphibious operations in the early days of World War II, the Luftwaffe decided to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edevelop amphibious transport gliders with increased capacity and payload. One of them was the Go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e242 glider designed by Gotha. It could carry 21 paratroopers or 2,400 kg of cargo, and its spacious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecargo compartment could also carry a light off-road vehicle or an artillery gun. For their capacity and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealso for their distinctive hull shape they were nicknamed \"flying containers\". The defensive armament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eof the gliders consisted of 3-4 MG 15 machine guns. They were used in various sectors of the front line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto transport personnel and supplies for the encircled German troops. In 1942 the production of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egliders with the index \"B\" in several modifications, with non-retractable wheeled landing gear began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe modification Go 242B-2 was distinguished by a pyramidal chassis with an oil-air shock absorber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the rear pair of wheels. Later, some of the gliders were converted into transport aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eBe sure to check out our aircraft accessories, metal barrels, and seat belts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWe are not responsible for any taxes, duty, VAT, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out our other items, and save on shipping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the shipping discount is automatically calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39723061870655,"sku":"ICM48225","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/6762\/5029\/products\/1_33_e918155d-2a33-4c9c-acf8-f480938eaaac.jpg?v=1657841000","url":"https:\/\/houseofhobbies.com\/products\/icm-1-48-german-gotha-go-242b-wwii-landing-glider-48225","provider":"Burbank's House of Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}