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Heinkel He 343

Bomber · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Heinkel He 343 — Bomber
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The Heinkel He 343 was a quadjet bomber project designed by the German aircraft manufacturer Ernst Heinkel Flugzeugwerke during the final years of the Second World War. It was intended to perform aerial reconnaissance and fighter-bomber operations in addition to its use as a fast bomber.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Bomber
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Engine
4× turbojet engines
Thrust / Power
12.7 kN each
Length (ft)
51
Wingspan (ft)
59
MTOW (lb)
43100
Range (mi)
1740
Max Speed (mph)
565
Armament
Bombs: up to 3,000 kg (6,612 lb)