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{{About | {{About | ||
− | | about = German | + | | about = German strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}''' |
− | | usage = other | + | | usage = other versions |
| link = Me 262 (Family) | | link = Me 262 (Family) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Specs-Card | {{Specs-Card | ||
|code=me-262a-1a_early | |code=me-262a-1a_early | ||
− | |images={{Specs-Card-Image| | + | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Me 262 A-1a-Jabo.jpg|ArtImage_ Me 262 A-1a-Jabo.png}} |
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]]. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
− | | 909|| 865 || 27.7 || 28.0 || 24.5 || 20.0 | + | | 909 || 865 || 27.7 || 28.0 || 24.5 || 20.0 |
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! colspan="3" | Engine | ! colspan="3" | Engine | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Aircraft mass |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel) |
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="2" | Junkers Jumo 004B-1 || | + | | colspan="2" | Junkers Jumo 004B-1 || 2 |
− | | colspan=" | + | | colspan="2" | 4,395 kg || colspan="3" | 269 kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight |
|- | |- | ||
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ||
− | ! | + | ! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 40m fuel |
|- | |- | ||
| 720 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet | | 720 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet | ||
− | | 4, | + | | 4,834 kg || 5,124 kg || 5,488 kg || 5,858 kg || 6,520 kg |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) |
|- | |- | ||
! Condition || 100% || WEP | ! Condition || 100% || WEP | ||
− | ! | + | ! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 40m fuel || MTOW |
|- | |- | ||
| ''Stationary'' || 910 kgf || N/A | | ''Stationary'' || 910 kgf || N/A | ||
− | | 0. | + | | 0.38 || 0.36 || 0.33 || 0.31 || 0.28 |
|- | |- | ||
− | | ''Optimal'' || 910 kgf<br | + | | ''Optimal'' || 910 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || N/A |
− | | 0. | + | | 0.38 || 0.36 || 0.33 || 0.31 || 0.28 |
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* 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates | * 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates | ||
* 90 mm Bulletproof glass | * 90 mm Bulletproof glass | ||
+ | * Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 behind guns, 1 below pilot's feet, 1 behind pilot) | ||
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | + | It is basically a modified [[Me 262 A-1a]] and should be played in a similar fashion (air superiorityfighter or bomber interceptor). However, the Me 262 A-1a/Jabo can be brought into Ground RB more effectively than the previous model since it has the ability to carry 2 x 250 kg bombs, 1 x 500 kg bomb or 2 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets, which can also be equipped in the rare [[Me 262 A-2a]] Sturmvogel. | |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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− | '' | + | '''Pros:''' |
− | + | * Heavy armament of 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons | |
− | * | + | * Minengeschoß rounds can obliterate any aircraft |
+ | * Ability to carry suspended armament unlike the previous model | ||
+ | * Can spawn in the air at the beginning of Air RB, contrary to most of the other variants | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * Poor acceleration and climb rate | ||
+ | * Incredibly poor agility and low top speed even when spaded | ||
+ | * Like most Me 262s, it has a long takeoff run | ||
+ | * The slow muzzle velocity and poor accuracy of the MK 108s make it difficult to hit targets | ||
+ | * The exposed and fragile engines make it vulnerable to fire and oil leaks | ||
+ | * Fuel feed cuts off if flying with negative G-loads for an extended period of time | ||
+ | * Tends to "flip about" after doing vertical manoeuvres | ||
+ | * Unusually high wing angle of attack is required for level flight at most speed ranges so the aircraft tends to bleed energy when turning | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> | + | The Me262 was one of the first jets of the German Luftwaffe that was actually added to the fleet. It was the first jet that was produced in a series in any Airforce around the world. Between 1943 and 1945 there were about 1400 Me262 produced. The Me262 was supposed to have the BMW P-3302 jet engines. These could not be produced quickly enough so they decided to switch to the Junker Jumo-210G-Hubkolbenmotor. The Me262 had two of these Jet engines. These engines had a Problem with giving full throttle as they would often break when pushed to full throttle too fast. This version of the Me262 was fittet with 4x30mm MK108 machine Guns in the nose of the aircraft. This was very usefull as a close air support. It could also be fitted with 55mm R4M rockets to fire at tanks.<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' |
Latest revision as of 08:48, 15 November 2024
This page is about the German strike aircraft Me 262 A-1a/Jabo. For other versions, see Me 262 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Me 262 A-1a/Jabo is a rank V German strike aircraft with a battle rating of 7.3 (AB/SB) and 7.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Ixwa Strike".
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 824 | 796 | 12500 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 16.0 | 14.9 | 750 |
Upgraded | 909 | 865 | 27.7 | 28.0 | 24.5 | 20.0 |
Details
Features | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1050 | 450 | 558 | 529 | 380 | ~10 | ~5 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 500 | < 600 | < 680 | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||||
Junkers Jumo 004B-1 | 2 | 4,395 kg | 269 kg/m2 | ||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | |||||
Weight (each) | Type | 12m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 40m fuel | ||
720 kg | Axial-flow turbojet | 4,834 kg | 5,124 kg | 5,488 kg | 5,858 kg | 6,520 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | ||||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 12m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 40m fuel | MTOW |
Stationary | 910 kgf | N/A | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
Optimal | 910 kgf (0 km/h) |
N/A | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.28 |
Survivability and armour
- 15 mm Steel - Behind the pilot
- 15 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
- 15 mm Steel - Between cockpit and fore fuel tank
- 15 mm Steel - Instrument panel plate
- 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates
- 90 mm Bulletproof glass
- Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 behind guns, 1 below pilot's feet, 1 behind pilot)
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Me 262 A-1a/Jabo is armed with:
- 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (90 rpg = 360 total)
Suspended armament
The Me 262 A-1a/Jabo can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)
- 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
- 24 x R4M rockets
- 48 x R4M rockets
- 2 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets
Usage in battles
It is basically a modified Me 262 A-1a and should be played in a similar fashion (air superiorityfighter or bomber interceptor). However, the Me 262 A-1a/Jabo can be brought into Ground RB more effectively than the previous model since it has the ability to carry 2 x 250 kg bombs, 1 x 500 kg bomb or 2 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets, which can also be equipped in the rare Me 262 A-2a Sturmvogel.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Heavy armament of 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons
- Minengeschoß rounds can obliterate any aircraft
- Ability to carry suspended armament unlike the previous model
- Can spawn in the air at the beginning of Air RB, contrary to most of the other variants
Cons:
- Poor acceleration and climb rate
- Incredibly poor agility and low top speed even when spaded
- Like most Me 262s, it has a long takeoff run
- The slow muzzle velocity and poor accuracy of the MK 108s make it difficult to hit targets
- The exposed and fragile engines make it vulnerable to fire and oil leaks
- Fuel feed cuts off if flying with negative G-loads for an extended period of time
- Tends to "flip about" after doing vertical manoeuvres
- Unusually high wing angle of attack is required for level flight at most speed ranges so the aircraft tends to bleed energy when turning
History
The Me262 was one of the first jets of the German Luftwaffe that was actually added to the fleet. It was the first jet that was produced in a series in any Airforce around the world. Between 1943 and 1945 there were about 1400 Me262 produced. The Me262 was supposed to have the BMW P-3302 jet engines. These could not be produced quickly enough so they decided to switch to the Junker Jumo-210G-Hubkolbenmotor. The Me262 had two of these Jet engines. These engines had a Problem with giving full throttle as they would often break when pushed to full throttle too fast. This version of the Me262 was fittet with 4x30mm MK108 machine Guns in the nose of the aircraft. This was very usefull as a close air support. It could also be fitted with 55mm R4M rockets to fire at tanks.
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===
, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Germany jet aircraft | |
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Luftwaffe | |
He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
Me 262 | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b | |
LSK | |
Fighters | ◊MiG-15bis · ◊Lim-5P · ◊MiG-19S |
◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
◊MiG-29 | |
Attackers | ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA |
◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
◊IL-28 | |
Luftwaffe | |
F-84 | ◄F-84F |
F-86 | ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K |
F-104 | ◄F-104G |
F-4 | ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV |
G.91 | ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 |
Tornado | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 |
Other | Alpha Jet A · ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 |
Ex-LSK | ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◄MiG-29G · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61 |
Swiss Air Force | |
◌Hunter F.58 · FFA P-16 |