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.[citation needed] Only nine were built and none reached operational status.[citation needed]
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Length 39.4ft (12.0m)
- Height 9.8ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 9,034lbs (4,097kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,352lbs (4,695kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 5.861
- Wing Loading 30.1lbs/ft2 (147.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 343.4ft2 (31.9m2)
- Drag Points 5039
Parts
- Number of Parts 87
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 447
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