Dornier Do 335 Pfeil

28 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Museum display of the ultra-rare Dornier Do 335 Pfeil, the fastest piston-engine German WWII aircraft, at the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center.

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Aircraft

Do 335 Pfeil DO335

Luftwaffe WWII (historical markings/museum restoration)

102 (museum serial/painted tail number)

Registration

Manufacturer

Dornier

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Insights

Aviation History

The Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (\'Arrow\') was the fastest piston-engined aircraft of World War II and featured a unique push-pull twin engine layout for reduced asymmetric thrust.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare – only two complete Do 335s survive worldwide, with this example preserved at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Record Flights

Notable as the fastest piston-engine German military aircraft of WWII; few completed combat flights; museum example is one of only two survivors.

Safety & Events

No major combat incidents; often featured in historical accounts for innovative design.

Future Outlook

Preserved and on display at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

Specifications

2 × Daimler-Benz DB 603A inverted V12 piston engines

Engine

13.8 m

Wingspan

13.85 m

Length

2,120 km

Range

585 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot); minimal internal bomb load (if configured as bomber)

Capacity

9,600 kg

MTOW

5.0 m

Height