Messerschmitt Me 262

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the first operational jet powered military aircraft. It was produced in the Interceptor "Swallow" and the ground attack "Stormbird" variants. This aircraft, with its revolutionary jet engines, was the higproint of aircraft development during the Second World War.


 

Type Example Me 262 A-1a "Swallow" Interceptor  

Length 10,60 m 
Wingspan  12,65 m
Wing Area  21,70 m²
Height 3,84 m
Powerplant Two Jumo 004 engines 
Landing Speed 175 km/h
Crew 1
Armament Four 30 mm Maschine cannon MK 108

 

 

Letzte Aktualisierung: 22.12.2008 17:05