The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. This is the Me-262 (Cannon Bird).
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 26.8ft (8.2m)
- Length 33.2ft (10.1m)
- Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 6,444lbs (2,923kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,600lbs (3,447kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.887
- Wing Loading 58.2lbs/ft2 (284.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 130.5ft2 (12.1m2)
- Drag Points 2609
Parts
- Number of Parts 61
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 262
