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.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 26.8ft (8.2m)
- Length 26.2ft (8.0m)
- Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 6,766lbs (3,069kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,220lbs (3,728kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.82
- Wing Loading 62.3lbs/ft2 (304.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 131.9ft2 (12.3m2)
- Drag Points 2408
Parts
- Number of Parts 66
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 260
