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US Navy Flight
Test Division. This Messerschmitt Me.262A-1a was
surrendered at Lechfeld and became part of Watson's Whizzers. It was used to test the reaction of jet aircraft to a wave off from an aircraft carrier. The airplane was retired in January of 1947 and placed into storage. |
Me-262A-1
Specifications |
| General |
Type:
Fighter |
| Engine |
| 2× Junkers Jumo 004B-1 turbojets, 8.8 kN each |
| Dimensions/Masses |
| Length: 10.60 m |
Width: 12.51 m | Height:
3.50 m Weight: 3800 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 7130 kg |
| Performances |
| Max. Speed: 870 km/h | Ceiling: 11450 m | Range: 1050 km |
| Armament |
MG:
4 x 30 mm MK 108 guns |
