Messerschmitt Me 163 B 'Komet' by junge1
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Description
The Messerschmitt Me 163 'Komet' was a rocket-powered fighter aircraft designed by Alexander Lippisch.The Me 163 was planned as an interceptor. The engine thrust of the powered rocket enabled the plane to reach a speed of almost 1000 km/h and a rate of climb (3.35 minutes to 12,000 m) unheard of at the time. However, the duration of the burning period of the engine was very short so that the pilot had to attempt the return flight on a glide.
The thrust was produced by the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with hydrazine hydrate dissolved in methanol. This was risky and resulted in numerous lethal accidents, for example, explosions due to hard landings.
Technical Data:
Manufacturer: Messerschmitt AG, Augsburg
Number built: 370
Wing span: 31-ft (9.32 m)
Length: 19.7-ft (5.98 m)
Maximum take-off weight: 4,000 kg
Maximum speed: 950 km/h
Rate of climb to 12,000 m: 3.35 min
Burning period of engine: 7.5 min
Power plant: Walter HWK 109-509
Adjustable thrust: 1.47-16.6 kN (150-1700kp)
Armament: Two 30mm cannon
This picture was taken on 30 December 2014,
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Comments (16)
Good capture !!!!!
Nice capture! (Lach - Schaut aus wie in einem Hangar der Bundeswehr - Zwinker)
Nice shot!
It's a good thing the Germans didn't have reliable solid fueled strap-on rockets to get this thing off the ground. It would have done a lot more damage.
don't like nazis but I have a little respect for thet technology nice pic indeed
It's a fablous jet and a marvelous picture my friend !!!
Cool plane!
impressive capture and information
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
A wonderful forerunner Sig.
Great shot! I am glad there is one of these left to photograph!
GREAT CAPTURE
Paul Allen has one of these at Paine Field. :)
wonderful POV
I don't remember this one Sig - great information and very different landing gear!
Great POV, shows of the very advanced shape well.. Its a good job the engine wasn't as advanced! Looks a fine museum mate.. Rob