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Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
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Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet

Rocket interceptor developed by Messerschmitt late in World War II

Overview

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 in level flight.

Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan9.30 m
Height2.50 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Aldo Bidini / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2

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