Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe

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22 Mar 2026 · © shaydis13

Me262 replica at the 2025 Oshkosh Airshow.

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Aircraft

Me 262 Schwalbe ME262

Luftwaffe WWII camouflage

Manufacturer

Messerschmitt

Gear

Nikon D800 200-500mm

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

4 badges earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world\'s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft, entering service with the German Luftwaffe in 1944 during World War II. Its introduction marked a significant leap in aviation technology.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; only a handful exist today, with a limited number of flying replicas worldwide.

Record Flights

First combat jet; set speed records for its time; capable of outrunning nearly all Allied piston-engined fighters.

Safety & Events

Saw limited combat but was highly effective when operational; involved in some of the first-ever jet-versus-jet dogfights.

Future Outlook

Originals preserved in museums; a small number of airworthy replicas fly at airshows.

Specifications

Junkers Jumo 004 (original) / Various (modern reproductions)

Engine

12.6 m

Wingspan

10.6 m

Length

1,050 km

Range

780 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

7,130 kg

MTOW

3.5 m

Height

8.8 kN (1,980 lbf) per engine (Jumo 004B)

Thrust

No standard; extremely loud for its era (no modern ICAO rating)

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