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Messerschmitt Me-43 Albtraum

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Inspired By: FranzPeterSiegfried's Alternate WW2 Universe


”What’s that coming from the left?”

-Unknown American bomber crew


The Me-43 was an experimental aircraft that saw limited use in 1943. Designed and produced by Messerschmitt with only 23 being built and another 2 being modified with different weapons and detection equipment. The aircraft was originally meant for intercepting poorly defended bomber formations and smaller air patrols. It was equipped with 6 long range air-to-air missiles, the Me-43 was capable of engaging the enemy without the risk of being engaged. However if needed the aircraft was also equipped with two rotary cannons but dog fighting was highly discouraged due to the aircraft’s poor turn rate and unstable flight when attempting quick changes in direction. The Allies have never seen a full image of the Me-43 because of this fact. Allied pilots dubbed it the Nightmare and the Germans thought it fitting so they took the name and translated it to their language, Albtraum. It was considered a long range heavy interceptor.


Make sure you set the trim as low as you can get it.

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 81.4ft (24.8m)
  • Length 60.1ft (18.3m)
  • Height 21.6ft (6.6m)
  • Empty Weight 21,756lbs (9,868kg)
  • Loaded Weight 51,846lbs (23,517kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.173
  • Wing Loading 116.6lbs/ft2 (569.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 444.7ft2 (41.3m2)
  • Drag Points 14406

Parts

  • Number of Parts 88
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 522
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    im so confused who is this guy

    2.1 years ago
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    1,921 CaptainEssen

    @JolyLoly
    It's a style I find very interesting, I see plenty of experimental German aircraft with the mid fuselage prop.

    4.4 years ago
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    interesting design, love it!

    4.4 years ago
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    @Mustang51
    Thanks! That was a thought I had while making it. It does look big enough for one of the conversions I mentioned in the lore.

    +1 4.4 years ago
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    25.4k Mustang51

    This thing looks really cool! It would be cool to see it as a bomber as well I think. It looks perfect for that

    +1 4.4 years ago
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    @MTakach
    I would have done more but I saw the part count and decided to leave it for the memes.

    4.4 years ago
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    7,836 MTakach

    probably your best one yet!

    4.4 years ago
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    @Thelegitpilot13

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    @FranzPeterSiegfried
    @MTakach
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    4.4 years ago