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History of the Me-262 “Schwalbe” / “Sturmvogel”

The Messerschmitt Me-262 was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, developed by Nazi Germany during World War II. Work on the project began in 1938, long before jets were used in combat.

Development
• Early prototypes (1939–1941) flew with piston engines because the new jet engines weren’t ready.
• The first successful jet-powered flight happened on 18 July 1942.
• Political delays slowed progress; some German leaders pushed for it to be used as a bomber instead of a fighter.

Entry Into Service

The Me-262 officially entered Luftwaffe service in mid-1944, almost two years late.
It came in two main variants:
• Me-262A-1a “Schwalbe” – interceptor/fighter
• Me-262A-2a “Sturmvogel” – fighter-bomber

Combat Performance

The Me-262 was extremely fast for its time:
• Top speed: ~870 km/h, far faster than Allied piston fighters.
• It could easily outrun P-51s, Spitfires, and P-47s in level flight.

It was armed with four 30mm MK 108 cannons, deadly against bombers, and later carried early air-to-air rockets.

Weaknesses

Despite its speed, it had problems:
• Jet engines were fragile and had short lifespans.
• Slow acceleration made it vulnerable during takeoff and landing.
• Lack of fuel and trained pilots in late 1944–45 limited its impact.

War Impact

About 1,400 Me-262s were built, but only around 200 ever saw meaningful combat.
Although it didn’t change the outcome of the war, it proved the future of air combat would be jet-powered.

Post-War Influence

After Germany’s defeat, the Allies captured many Me-262s.
Its design influenced early Cold War jets, including:
• F-86 Sabre
• MiG-15
• Various British and Soviet prototypes