Type sheet: me163

Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
Short range interceptor, Germany, 1944

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Messerschmitt] [ Fighter 1939-1945]

Description:

The Komet, known as "Kraftei" (power egg), was build
as a rocket driven short range interceptor against
allied bombers. It was the first aircraft that was
build in an industrial scale, that was driven by a
rocket engine and the first one to reach the 1000km/h
mark (540kts).

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

19.160 ft

5.840 m

Greatest height :

9.088 ft

2.770 m

Wingspan :

30.577 ft

9.320 m

Wing area :

199.134 sqft

18.500 qm

Max take off weight :

9062.6 lbs

4110.0 kg

Weight empty :

4200.5 lbs

1905.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

518 kts

960 km/h

Service ceiling :

39370 ft

12000 m

Wing load :

45.51 lbs/ft2

222.00 kg/qm

Range :

394 nm

730 km

Endurance :

0 h

0 h

Propulsion

Kind :

Rak

Type :

Walter HWK 509 A-2

Power rating (max.) :

14715 N

1500 kp

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

14715 N

1500 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

1

Armament :

2* MG151 20mm / 2* MK108 30mm