Type sheet: me262

Messerschmitt Me 262 A1 Schwalbe
Fighter, Germany, 1944

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

Description:

The Me262 was the first jet fighter to be build in
industrial scale. When it saw action in 1944 it was
successful. It's high speed and firepower made it the
ideal fighter aircraft. It was used in various roles
as fighter, fighter/bomber and nightfighter, equipped
with radar.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

34.777 ft

10.600 m

Greatest height :

12.598 ft

3.840 m

Wingspan :

40.945 ft

12.480 m

Wing area :

233.579 sqft

21.700 qm

Max take off weight :

14103.2 lbs

6396.0 kg

Weight empty :

8379.0 lbs

3800.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

469 kts

869 km/h

Service ceiling :

37566 ft

11450 m

Wing load :

60.48 lbs/ft2

295.00 kg/qm

Range :

567 nm

1050 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Strl

Type :

Jumo 004 B-1

Power rating (max.) :

8829 N

900 kp

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

17658 N

1800 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

1

Armament :

4* MK108 30mm