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Historic Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe â the world's first operational jet fighter, seen preserved in a museum setting.
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Spotter's notes
Aircraft behind and above is a Beechcraft Model 18, which is also of significant historical merit.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
ME262
Model
Me 262 Schwalbe
Manufacturer
Messerschmitt
Airline
Luftwaffe (historic)
Livery
WWII Luftwaffe camo
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Junkers Jumo 004B-1 turbojet
Thrust
8.8 kN (1,980 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
12.6 meters
Length
10.6 meters
Height
3.5 meters
MTOW
7,130 kg
Range
1,050 km
Capacity
1 (pilot) + 2 x 30 mm cannons + 24 x 55mm R4M rockets (fighter configuration)
Cruise Speed
780 km/h
Noise Rating
Unknown (pre-ICAO jet noise standards)