Horten Ho-XVIII A Bomber

The Horten Ho XVIII A was an unbuilt long-range flying-wing bomber study produced near the end of the Second World War. It was connected with ambitious German requirements for attacks at transatlantic distances and envisaged multiple jet engines. No aircraft was completed, so intended range and payload belong to proposal documents rather than demonstrated flight performance.

The Horten brothers’ interest in tailless aircraft provided the aerodynamic background for the proposal. The A configuration envisaged six jet engines arranged in the central wing region, combining a large fuel capacity with a broad lifting surface. It emerged during the final period of the German war effort, when long-range bomber ambitions far exceeded available time and resources. Related redesigns changed the arrangement considerably, producing several distinct interpretations within the wider Ho XVIII studies.

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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