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Messerschmitt Me 163

WWII (1939–1945)

Messerschmitt Me 163 — Fixed Wing
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The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet is a rocket-powered interceptor aircraft primarily designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It is the only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft in history as well as the first piloted aircraft of any type to exceed 1,000 kilometres per hour (620 mph) in level flight.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Engine
1× bi-propellant liquid-fuelled rocket motor
Thrust / Power
3,307 lbf
Length (ft)
19
Wingspan (ft)
31
Empty Weight (lb)
4200
MTOW (lb)
9500
Endurance (hr)
7.5 mins powered
Max Speed (mph)
559
Armament
Guns: 2 × Rheinmetall Borsig MK 108 cannon with 60 rpg