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| link = Me 262 (Family)
 
| link = Me 262 (Family)
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]].
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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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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
 
  
 
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| 824 || 798 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.0 || 30.0 || 16.0 || 15.0 || rowspan="2" | 750
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| 824 || 796 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.0 || 30.0 || 16.0 || 14.9 || rowspan="2" | 750
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine
 
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
 
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! 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)
 
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| colspan="2" | Junkers Jumo 004B-1 || 2
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| colspan="3" | 4,280 kg || colspan="3" | 287 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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| colspan="2" | 4,395 kg || colspan="3" | 269 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
 
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! colspan="5" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
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! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight
 
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
 
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
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! 16m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 45m fuel || 53m fuel
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! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 40m fuel
 
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| 720 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet
 
| 720 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet
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| 4,894 kg || 5,041 kg || 5,409 kg || 5,961 kg || 6,255 kg || 6,520 kg
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| 4,834 kg || 5,124 kg || 5,488 kg || 5,858 kg || 6,520 kg
 
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|-
 
! 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.}}
 
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! colspan="6" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
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! Condition || 100% || WEP
 
! Condition || 100% || WEP
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! 16m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 45m fuel || 53m fuel || MTOW
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! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 40m fuel || MTOW
 
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| ''Stationary'' || 910 kgf || N/A
 
| ''Stationary'' || 910 kgf || N/A
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| 0.37 || 0.36 || 0.34 || 0.30 || 0.29 || 0.28
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| 0.38 || 0.36 || 0.33 || 0.31 || 0.28
 
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| ''Optimal'' || 910 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || N/A
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| ''Optimal'' || 910 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || N/A
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| 0.37 || 0.36 || 0.34 || 0.30 || 0.29 || 0.28
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| 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
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* Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 behind guns, 1 below pilot's feet, 1 behind pilot)
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== 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 ===
 
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'''Pros:'''  
  
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* Heavy armament of 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons
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* Minengeschoß rounds can obliterate any aircraft
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* Ability to carry suspended armament unlike the previous model
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* Can spawn in the air at the beginning of Air RB, contrary to most of the other variants
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Poor acceleration and climb rate
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* Incredibly poor agility and low top speed even when spaded
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* Like most Me 262s, it has a long takeoff run
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* 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
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* 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 ==
 
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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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== See also ==
 
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/320881-messerschmitt-me-262-a-1a-a-1au4/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 
* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/320881-messerschmitt-me-262-a-1a-a-1au4/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]

Latest revision as of 08:48, 15 November 2024

Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
This page is about the German strike aircraft Me 262 A-1a/Jabo. For other versions, see Me 262 (Family).
Me 262 A-1a/Jabo
me-262a-1a_early.png
GarageImage Me 262 A-1a-Jabo.jpg
ArtImage Me 262 A-1a-Jabo.png
Me 262 A-1a/Jabo
Germany flag.png Germany
V Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
7.3 7.0 7.3
Class:
Research:105 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:300 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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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

Max speed
at 6 000 m865 km/h
Turn time28 s
Max altitude12 500 m
Engine2 х Junkers Jumo 004B-1
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight7 t
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

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural1 050 km/h
Gear450 km/h
  • 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

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 730 → 4 725 Sl icon.png
RB7 480 → 9 477 Sl icon.png
SB12 836 → 16 263 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications91 000 Rp icon.png
146 800 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training86 000 Sl icon.png
Experts300 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 700 Ge icon.png
Research Aces720 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
120 / 270 / 600 % Sl icon.png
196 / 196 / 196 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
9 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
430 Ge icon.png
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
240 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
240 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
SC 250
Research:
9 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
15 000 Sl icon.png
430 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods ammo.png
mk108_belt_pack
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
240 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
R1 modification
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
240 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
SC 500
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
R1/II modification
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
mk108_new_gun
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
W.Gr.21
Research:
7 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 14 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon
Ammunition360 rounds
Fire rate600 shots/min
Main article: MK 108 (30 mm)

The Me 262 A-1a/Jabo is armed with:

  • 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (90 rpg = 360 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (5)
Setup 12 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb
Setup 21 x 500 kg SC500K bomb
Setup 324 x R4M rockets
Setup 448 x R4M rockets
Setup 52 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets
Main articles: SC250JA (250 kg), SC500K (500 kg), R4M, Wfr.Gr.21

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


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Bombers  Me 264
Jet Fighters  Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 · 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
Export  ▅Bf 109 E-7 · ▄Bf 109 G-14/AS · ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · Bf 109 G-2 · ▄Bf 109 G-2 · ▄Bf 109 G-6 · ▄Bf 109 G-6 Erla · ◐Bf 110 G-4
Captured  ▃Bf 109 F-4
  * BFW was later renamed Messerschmitt Aktiengesellschaft (AG) on 11 July 1938. All aircraft currently in production at this time retained the designation Bf while those developed after this date had the designation Me.

Germany jet aircraft
Germany flag.png  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
GDR flag.png  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
FRG flag.png  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
Switzerland flag.png  Swiss Air Force
  ◌Hunter F.58 · FFA P-16

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