{"product_id":"greay-wall-hobby-1-144-wwii-luftwaffen-messerschmitt-me-323e-2-gigant-with-afvs-l1013","title":"Great Wall Hobby 1\/144 WWII Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-323E-2 Gigant with AFVs L1013","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"single-product-row d-flex border-bottom-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"single-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description revert-css\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMesserschmitt Me 323 Gigant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas the largest land-based transport aircraft to see operational service during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Developed from the earlier Me 321 glider, the six-engined Me-323E-2 Gigant became a vital heavy transport aircraft for the German Luftwaffe, capable of carrying troops, vehicles, artillery and essential supplies across long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts enormous wingspan and distinctive corrugated fuselage made it one of the most recognisable aircraft of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by six Gnome-Rhône radial engines, the Me-323E-2 was designed to move oversized cargo that conventional transport aircraft could not handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its impressive carrying capacity, the Gigant was vulnerable to enemy fighters due to its size and relatively slow speed, leading to heavy losses during operations in the Mediterranean theatre and on the Eastern Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft featured large cargo doors at the front of the fuselage for easy loading and unloading, making it highly practical for logistical operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Me-323 also served in troop transport and evacuation roles, highlighting Germany’s increasing reliance on large-scale air supply missions as the war progressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model captures the massive scale and unusual appearance of the famous Gigant transport aircraft, making it an impressive addition to any Luftwaffe or World War II aircraft collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Great Wall Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57538985132405,"sku":"L1013","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8517\/files\/gwhl1013.jpg?v=1788264829","url":"https:\/\/www.umpretail.com\/products\/greay-wall-hobby-1-144-wwii-luftwaffen-messerschmitt-me-323e-2-gigant-with-afvs-l1013","provider":"Ultimate Modelling Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}