The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German for "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel ("Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was …

Developed from a 1938 design by the Messerschmitt company, the Me 262 Schwalbe was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First flown under jet power on July 18, 1942, it proved much faster …

The world's first operational jet fighter, the Me-262 Schwalbe, was powered by two Junkers Jumo 004 B turbine engines and had sleekly swept wings and a powerful armament of four 30-mm cannons.

The Messerschmitt ME-262 was the most important secret weapon of the Luftwaffe in their efforts of air combat superiority. Although often vewed as a last ditch super weapon, the Me 262 was already …

– Aircraft: Equipped with the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. – Role: Primarily tasked with defending German airspace against Allied bombing raids in the …

Apr 5, 2025 · Willy Messerschmitt, the lead designer of the Messerschmitt Me 262, was officially commissioned by the Luftwaffe in April 1939. The aircraft was to be powered by two Junkers Jumo …

The Messerschmitt Me 262 is one of the most historically significant aircraft ever built—the world’s first operational jet fighter and a revolutionary leap in aviation technology.

Dec 30, 2025 · One of the most fascinating “what-ifs” of World War II is the story of the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.

Jul 22, 2025 · This rare walkaround of an Me 262 offers a glimpse into the engineering behind the world’s first operational jet fighter and the practical changes needed to keep it flying today.

3 days ago · The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the first operational fighter aircraft powered by jet in the world. It started to develop before the Second World War and first flew in April 1941.