Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe

04 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

This example appears to be a restored or replicated airworthy version of the Me 262, sometimes powered by modern engines for safe display flight.

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Aircraft

Me 262 Schwalbe ME262

WWII Luftwaffe camouflage

Manufacturer

Messerschmitt

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

Badge earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

First operational jet fighter in history; a revolutionary WWII design.

Fleet Rarity

Ultra rare; only handful of originals or accurate replicas exist worldwide.

Record Flights

World’s first operational jet-powered combat missions (WWII, 1944).

Safety & Events

Engaged Allied bombers and fighters over Europe; notable for its technological leap.

Future Outlook

Museum displays, flying replicas by private organizations.

Specifications

Jumo 004 (original) / Modern replicas use GE CJ610 or similar

Engine

12.6 meters

Wingspan

10.6 meters

Length

1,050 km

Range

740 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

7,130 kg

MTOW

3.5 meters

Height

8.8 kN (Jumo 004B-1, each engine)

Thrust

N/A (not rated by ICAO, historic jet)

Noise

Aircraft may be a replica using modern engines; original Jumo 004 engines are extremely rare and unreliable.