Germany's Heinkel He 280 jet fighter
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Heinkel He 280 jet fighter: |
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Heinkel He 280 jet fighter: |
Design
The Heinkel He 280 was the next step up from the He 178.1
Prototype
The Heinkel He 280 first flew on April 2, 1941.1
Production
- Heinkel He 280:
Variants
- Heinkel He 280:
Usage
Specifications
| Heinkel He 2801 | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Crew | |
| Engine (Type) | 2: HeS 8A1 |
| Thrust | 1,650 lb each1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 40' 3"1 |
| Length | 34' 4"1 |
| Height | |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Normal load | |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 560 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | |
| Range | |
| Armament |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
