Me 262 B-1a

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:cannon
4 × 30 mm MK 108 cannons
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized
gptkbp:combat_debut gptkb:1944
gptkbp:combat_role interceptor
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:Luftwaffe
gptkbp:country gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Pilot
2
radar operator
gptkbp:design gptkb:Willy_Messerschmitt
gptkbp:design_date 1943
gptkbp:design_feature advanced aerodynamics
high speed
high altitude performance
twin-engine configuration
retractable landing gear
dual cockpit
gptkbp:design_influence subsequent jet fighters
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Jumo_004
gptkbp:engine_type turbojet
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1944
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:historical_significance first operational jet fighter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Me 262 B-1a
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 10.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Messerschmitt
gptkbp:max_speed 900 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 5,500 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Schwalbe
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkbp:number_built approximately 1,400
gptkbp:operational_history limited due to late war introduction
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 km
gptkbp:payload_capacity 1,000 kg
gptkbp:post_war_career gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:produces 1944-1945
gptkbp:retirement 1945
gptkbp:role night fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1944
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Me_262_C-1a
gptkbp:type bomber variant
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Luftwaffe
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Messerschmitt_Me_262
gptkbp:wing_configuration swept wing
gptkbp:wingspan 14.8 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Messerschmitt_Me_262
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4