The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German for "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel ("Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber …

Developed from a 1938 design by the Messerschmitt company, the Me 262 Schwalbe was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First flown under jet power on July 18, 1942, it proved …

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Its initial conception actually predates World War II, but problems with the engines delayed its Luftwaffe …

Messerschmitt Me 262A at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Who would have though that the world’s first operational jet fighter would start out as a tail dragger, but that’s …

2024年10月30日 · This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes a look at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum’s reproduction Messerschmitt Me 262. [Photo by Randy …

2023年5月13日 · The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the German answer to a failing war effort heading into 1945 during World War 2 (1939-1945).

In mid-1943, Adolf Hitler envisioned the Me 262 as an offensive ground-attack / bomber rather than a defensive interceptor. The configuration of a high-speed, light-payload Schnellbomber …

The Messerschmitt ME-262 was the most important secret weapon of the Luftwaffe in their efforts of air combat superiority. Although often vewed as a last ditch super weapon, the Me 262 was …

The ME-262 was not only way ahead of it's time, but was far superior to ANY airborne craft in all of WW2. This is an amazing, legendary jet! A prime example of SUPERIOR Third Reich …

On 18 March 1945, Me 262s tore into a U.S. bomber formation, downing 12 bombers to the loss of just three jets. Despite its short time in combat, the Me 262 had proven superior to all Allied...