The Heinkel He 178 was the world's first aircraft to fly under turbojet power, and the first practical jet aircraft. It was a private venture by the German Heinkel company in accordance with director Ernst Heinkel's emphasis on developing technology for high-speed flight. It first flew on 27 August 1939, piloted by Erich Warsitz. This flight had been preceded by a short hop three days earlier.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 33.1ft (10.1m)
- Length 27.0ft (8.2m)
- Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 3,575lbs (1,622kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,885lbs (2,215kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.69
- Wing Loading 28.4lbs/ft2 (138.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 171.7ft2 (16.0m2)
- Drag Points 1751
Parts
- Number of Parts 99
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 373
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