Me 262 Schwalbe

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Messerschmitt
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Heinrich_Bär
few remain
gptkbp:armament 4 × 30 mm MK 108 cannons
gptkbp:combat_role interceptor
ground attack
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films
featured in video games
model kits available
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1944
gptkbp:decommissioned 1945
gptkbp:design gptkb:Willy_Messerschmitt
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Jumo_004
gptkbp:exhibits museums worldwide
gptkbp:features twin-engine
jet propulsion
swept wings
gptkbp:fighting_style high
gptkbp:first_flight 1941
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 L
gptkbp:height 3.8 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first operational jet fighter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Me 262 Schwalbe
gptkbp:influenced jet aircraft design
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1944
gptkbp:landing_gear gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:legacy influenced post-war aviation
gptkbp:length 10.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Messerschmitt
gptkbp:max_speed 900 km/h
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Schwalbe
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
defense of the Reich
gptkbp:number_built 1,400
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:operational_range limited by fuel
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:range 1,050 km
gptkbp:retired 1945
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:services gptkb:Luftwaffe
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Messerschmitt_Me_263
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Me_262_A-1a
gptkb:Me_262_B-1a
gptkb:Me_262_C-1a
gptkbp:weight 3,200 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 12.5 m