{"product_id":"messerschmitt-me323-gigant-1-72-scale-italeri-it90104","title":"Messerschmitt Me323 Gigant - 1\/72 Scale - Italeri - IT90104","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the model:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1\/72 scale plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Highly detailed model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Length: 39,9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Markings for three versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant was one of the largest land-based transport aircraft of the Second World War. It was developed from the Me 321 cargo glider, with the powered version created to carry heavy loads such as vehicles, equipment, and troops over longer distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Me 323 made its maiden flight in 1942. Powered by six radial engines, the aircraft had an impressive payload capacity of up to 10 tons. Its distinctive nose doors allowed for direct loading and unloading of vehicles and bulky cargo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft saw extensive use in the Mediterranean theater and on the Eastern Front. Despite its size and transport capability, its relatively low speed and lack of armor made it vulnerable to enemy fighter aircraft, resulting in significant losses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Gigant” remains a remarkable example of the logistical challenges and engineering solutions of aviation during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffrey Stein Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629466452183,"sku":"IT90104","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/6168\/5463\/files\/20028_0.jpg?v=1791201998","url":"https:\/\/aviationshop.co.za\/products\/messerschmitt-me323-gigant-1-72-scale-italeri-it90104","provider":"The Aviation Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}