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Me-262 Schwalbe

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The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a German fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Design work started before World War II began, but problems with engines, metallurgy and top-level interference kept the aircraft from operational status with the Luftwaffe until mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor. One of the most advanced aviation designs in operational use during World War II, the Me 262's roles included light bomber, reconnaissance and experimental night fighter versions.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 43.5ft (13.3m)
  • Length 37.5ft (11.4m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 15,267lbs (6,925kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.662
  • Wing Loading 25.0lbs/ft2 (122.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 610.1ft2 (56.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2801

Parts

  • Number of Parts 132
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 672