The Heinkel He 280 was the first turbojet-powered fighter aircraft in the world. It was inspired by Ernst Heinkel's emphasis on research into high-speed flight and built on the company's experience with the He 178 jet prototype. A combination of technical and political factors led to it being passed over in favor of the Messerschmitt Me 262. Only nine were built and none reached operational status.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 33.4ft (10.2m)
- Length 25.8ft (7.9m)
- Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 3,351lbs (1,520kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,388lbs (2,897kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.055
- Wing Loading 31.9lbs/ft2 (155.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 200.5ft2 (18.6m2)
- Drag Points 2053
Parts
- Number of Parts 30
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 196
