ICM 48226 Plastic model aircraft 1:48 Gotha Go 242A German Landing Glider WWII

Gotha Go 242A is a 1/48 scale plastic model kit by ICM representing a German military transport glider used during World War II. The aircraft was designed for airborne transport missions, capable of delivering troops, vehicles, and equipment to landing zones without the need for powered flight.

The Gotha Go 242 was developed as a successor to earlier German transport gliders and featured a distinctive twin-boom tail design that allowed the rear fuselage to open for cargo loading. These gliders were used to transport soldiers, supplies, and light vehicles to forward positions during airborne operations in various theatres of the war.

Gotha Go 242A - WWII-era German Transport Glider

The Go 242A variant was designed as a cargo glider with a spacious fuselage capable of carrying troops or equipment. Its twin-tail configuration and high wing layout provided stability during towing and landing operations, making it suitable for large-scale airborne logistics missions.

For modelers: Due to the large wing span and twin-boom structure, careful alignment of the wing center section and tail booms helps maintain the correct geometry of the aircraft. Painting interior cargo areas before closing the fuselage can also simplify finishing work.

Kit Contents

• 8 plastic sprues with parts
• Clear plastic canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): ICM48226
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Gotha Go 242A
• Role: Transport glider
• Subject country: Germany
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in 1/48 scale within the Air Model Kits collection.

Historical model note: This item is intended for scale modeling and historical miniature building only. No political endorsement, propaganda, or discriminatory content is intended. Product images and markings should be checked before publication to ensure they do not show prohibited political symbols.