DFS-194 (PM 1/72)

Post by **splash** » June 7th, 2011, 9:33 pm

The DFS-194 was designed by Dr Alexander M Lippisch as a rocket propelled research a/c powered by a Walter R I-203 rocket engine mounted in the tail which developed 882 pounds of thrust. During January of 1932, Lippisch and his design team transferred from DFD to the Messershmitt company taking the project with them. The DFS-194 made its first flight during 1940, reaching speeds over 340mph under rocket power. The success of the DFS-194 directly led to the development of the Me-163 Komet rocket fighter.

Specification:
Engine Walter RI-203
Wing Span 34ft 1 ½ in
Height 7ft ½ in
Lengh 21ft
Max Speed 340mph

Lyell72planes · Post by **Lyell72planes** » June 7th, 2011, 10:07 pm

Nice looking model. Is it the Pioneer kit? Lyell...

Dirkpitt289 · Post by **Dirkpitt289** » June 7th, 2011, 11:36 pm

Looks fantastic Splash. I never knew about this bird. Thanks for sharing

kruaxi · Post by **kruaxi** » June 7th, 2011, 11:50 pm

Very nice !!!

Eric Mc · Post by **Eric Mc** » June 8th, 2011, 8:33 am

PM and Pioneer are the same.

hamden · Post by **hamden** » June 8th, 2011, 10:57 am

Hi Splash

DFS looks great you can see the 163 trying to get out!

Roger

Stamford · Post by **Stamford** » June 8th, 2011, 8:29 pm

Very cute!

Post by **splash** » June 8th, 2011, 8:56 pm

Lyell72planes wrote:Nice looking model. Is it the Pioneer kit? Lyell...

Hi Lyell

It was the PM kit, it only cost £2.99 (what it lacks in detail it makes up for with charm)

Lyell72planes · Post by **Lyell72planes** » June 8th, 2011, 10:13 pm

I built many of Pioneer's Luftwaffe 46 models. I concur with you they are economical and
simplistic but interesting none the less.

Lyell...

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