The Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe was one of the first jets ever flown in combat. The plane’s main use was as a bomber interceptor. It was credited with twelve allied bombers downed during World War II. It also downed one fighter. The Me 262 A-1a finished the war with a 4:1 kill to loss ratio. Enjoy my recreation on a 1:1 scale in Simple Planes. N.B. Take off on 30% throttle.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 42.2ft (12.9m)
- Length 35.0ft (10.7m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 9,078lbs (4,117kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,463lbs (4,746kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.147
- Wing Loading 41.0lbs/ft2 (200.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 255.0ft2 (23.7m2)
- Drag Points 5753
Parts
- Number of Parts 95
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 343
