Maritime & Aviation
Messerschmitt Me 262
The Me 262 was an early operational jet fighter powered by two turbojet engines. Its speed demonstrated the potential of jet propulsion, while production, reliability and wartime conditions limited its use.
About this artifact
The Me 262 was an early operational jet fighter powered by two turbojet engines. Its speed demonstrated the potential of jet propulsion, while production, reliability and wartime conditions limited its use.
Sources & image credits
Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Messerschmitt_Me_262A_at_the_National_Museum_of_the_USAF_(cropped).jpg
Creator: USAF museum
License: Public domain
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