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The '''Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe''' (German for "'''Swallow'''") was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Developed in Germany during World War II and operational by 1944, the Me 262 represented a quantum leap in aviation technology, combining a sleek, aerodynamically advanced design with the revolutionary Jumo 004 turbojet engines.
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The '''Messerschmitt Me 262 ''Schwalbe''''' was a German jet fighter-bomber put into service in 1944 in the Luftwaffe. It was the first jet-powered combat aircraft.
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With a top speed of over 865 km/h (538 mph), the Me 262 dramatically outpaced every Allied fighter, including the best piston-engined interceptors of the era. Its design featured a slim, all-metal fuselage with swept wings, which contributed to its superior speed and agility. The aircraft was equipped with four 30mm MK 108 cannons mounted in the nose, providing formidable firepower. In addition to its role as a fighter, the Me 262 was also used as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, showcasing its versatility.
 
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Despite its advanced design and potential to impact air combat, the Me 262's deployment was hampered by technical issues, fuel shortages, and the deteriorating war situation for Germany. Furthermore, its impact was limited by the Allies' overwhelming air superiority and strategic bombing campaigns that targeted German fuel supplies and manufacturing facilities. Nonetheless, the Me 262 left a lasting legacy, influencing post-war aircraft design and marking the beginning of the jet age in military aviation.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:00, 24 February 2024

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Description

The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe was a German jet fighter-bomber put into service in 1944 in the Luftwaffe. It was the first jet-powered combat aircraft.

Vehicles

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Media

Videos
The Me-262 family - War Thunder Official Channel
The Shooting Range #174 - Pages of History section at 04:45 discusses the Me 262 "Schwalbe".
The Shooting Range #14 - Pages of History section at 06:16 discusses the Me 262 and the Kikka.


Bavarian Aircraft Corporation (BFW*)
Bf 109  Flegel's Bf 109 A · Bf 109 B-1 · Bf 109 C-1 · Bf 109 C-1 · Bf 109 E-1 · Bf 109 E-3 · Bf 109 E-4 · Bf 109 E-7/U2
  Bf 109 F-1 · Bf 109 F-2 · Bf 109 F-4 · Bf 109 F-4/trop · Bf 109 G-2/trop · Bf 109 G-6 · Bf 109 K-4 · Bf 109 G-10 · Bf 109 G-14 · Bf 109 Z-1
Bf 110  Bf 110 C-6 · Bf 110 C-7 · Bf 110 F-2 · Bf 110 G-2 · Bf 110 G-4
Me 410  Me 410 A-1 · Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 A-1/U4 · Me 410 B-1 · Me 410 B-1/U2 · Me 410 B-2/U4 · Me 410 B-6/R3
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.

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