The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe ('swallow' in German, in hunting versions) and Sturmvogel ('petrel', in attack versions), was the first jet fighter jet in the world to enter service. [4] It was designed and built in Germany during World War II and entered service with the Luftwaffe in 1944 as a fighter plane. However, it was also used for other tasks including ground attack, reconnaissance and even night fighter versions.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 40.8ft (12.4m)
- Length 36.6ft (11.1m)
- Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 16,639lbs (7,547kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 13.505
- Wing Loading 48.9lbs/ft2 (238.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 340.4ft2 (31.6m2)
- Drag Points 8574
Parts
- Number of Parts 386
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 1,287
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@ChiChiWerx thanks
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