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Heinkel
He-280 |
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Eduard #8048 (1/48)
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This model depicts the He280 V3
flown by Fritz Shafer
Rostock-Marienehe, summer 1941
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| He280 Information | |||
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Role: | Fighter |  |
| Country: | Germany | ||
| Manufacturer: | Heinkel | ||
| Production: | 1940 - 43 | ||
| No Produced: | 9 | ||
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The He280 was the worlds first jet fighter.
Only 9 were built, which of them 3 were jet powered. The project was stopped because the Me262 had priority
| Specifications: | |
| crew: | 1 |
| length: | 10.4m |
| wingspan: | 12.2m |
| height: | 3.06m |
| weight (empty): | 3215kg |
| weight (loaded): | 4280kg |
| Performance: | |
| Powerplant: | 2 x Heinkel HeS.8 Turbojet, 5.9kN each |
| Max Speed: | 820km/h |
| Range: | 370km |
| Service Ceiling: | 10,000m |
| Armament: | |
| Guns: | 3 x MG 151, 20mm cannons |