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 that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt.

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 much faster than conventional airplanes.

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 service until mid-1944. The aircraft’s design was perhaps …

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 exactly what happened with the development of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow).

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 Malmstrom] This is an engine-less reproduction which was built by Legend Flyers (ME-262 Project) on Paine Field in Everett/Mukilteo, WA (I understand engines were a real possibility, such as ...

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 ("fast bomber") was intended to penetrate enemy airspace during the expected Allied invasion of …

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 already being developed as project P.1065 before the start of WWII.

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 technology.

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...