German He 162 Volksjager Jet Fighter

The Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger was a late-war German jet fighter developed under emergency conditions, with a single engine mounted above its fuselage. Its design made extensive use of wood and emphasized rapid production. The aircraft reached limited service in 1945, but structural problems, inadequate training, shortages, and Germany’s collapse sharply restricted its operational importance. The Volksjäger program sought a simple fighter that could be manufactured rapidly despite Germany’s worsening industrial situation. That ambition did not remove the need for skilled pilots and reliable components. The aircraft’s brief career is therefore inseparable from the late-war emergency, rather than evidence that rapid construction alone could produce a practical mass air-defense solution.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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