Me 262 A-1a/U1

Me 262 A-1a/U1

Me 262 A-1a/U1

Germany

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
7.3	7.3	7.0

Class:

SQUADRON

Strike aircraft

Research:320 000

Purchase:340 000

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This page is about the squadron German jet fighter Me 262 A-1a/U1. For other versions, see Me 262 (Family).

Description

The Me 262 A-1a/U1 is a squadron rank V German jet fighter with a battle rating of 7.3 (AB/RB) and 7.0 (SB). It was introduced during Update 1.91 "Night Vision". It can be unlocked with 310,000 squadrone activity points or 6,600 golden eagles.

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
825	798	12500	29.4	30.4	16.2	15.3	750
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
???	865	12500	??.?	28.0	??.?	19.5	750

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		580	~10	~4

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 500	< 600	< 680	N/A

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
0 m	910 kgf	N/A

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

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Me 262 A-1a/U1 is armed with:

• 2 x 30 mm MK 103 cannons, nose-mounted (72 rpg = 144 total)
• 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (66 rpg = 132 total)
• 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, nose-mounted (146 rpg = 292 total)

Usage in battles

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Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair			Offensive 20 mm	Offensive 30 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 20 mm cannons
III	Wings repair			Offensive 30 mm	New 30 mm cannons
IV		Engine	Cover	New 30 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Outstanding amount of nose battery of 6 autocannons
• Carries a large amount of ammo, totaling to 568 rounds
• Only a slight difference in flight performance compared to the Me 262 A-1a
• Low BR

Cons:

• Lack of mounted armaments

History

There was only 1 prototype created during the war.

Media

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7WNaq8wiqQ

See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
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External links

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Germany squadron aircraft
Me 262 A-1a/U1