First fighter jet: The world’s first fighter jet was not created by America, Russia or France, but it was prepared by Hitler’s Nazi Germany. In the last phase of the second world war, Nazi Germany introduced such a fighter aircraft to the world, which laid the foundation of the air war. The name of this fighter jet was- Messerschmitt Me 262.
In the year 1944, this fighter Jet took part in the war for the first time. As soon as its operation started, the forces of the Allies were shocked. This was the first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Its speed and firing capacity made it effective.
What was the specialty of Me 262 of Germany?
The Me 262 had four 30mm MK-108 guns, which immediately demolished any enemy plane. Also, 24 R4M air-to-air rockets could also be fitted in it, which was a very efficient war technique for that era. The aircraft could fly up to a speed of 540 mph (870 km per hour), which at that time was also faster than the fastest piston engine fighter P-51 Mustang, the fastest piston engine of the Allies. Me 262 could fly up to a height of 37,500 feet and its speed was 3900 feet per minute.
Me 262 changed the way of war
Me 262 made its place in history not only because of speed and weapon system, but also due to changes in war strategy. This fighter jet used to attack so fast that the pilots of the Allies could not even give reaction. For the first time, it was experienced that state -of -the -art technology could turn the direction of war. Me 262 made it clear that now in the air war, not only the number, but technical superiority will be decisive.
How Germany developed me 262 fighter jets?
The development of Me 262 caused a lot of time and difficulty. It started in the year 1938, but due to many technical problems and the limits of war resources of Germany, it could be fully operational in 1944. Due to the reliability of the engine (Junkers Jumo 004), lack of fuel supply and insecurity of the runway, its impact could not be fully in war. Nevertheless, it was a big change, which gave direction to the design of future fighter aircraft.
Now 5th generation fighter jet ready
Today, whatever fifth generation fighter jets are-such as F-35 of America or SU-57 of Russia. They are taking the legacy of Me 262 forward somewhere. Me 262 showed how jet technology, high speed, and powerful weapons system can start a new era.
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