Manufacturer: Messerschmitt A.G.
First flight: 2nd October, 1941
Model number: Me-163
Classification: Rocket powered interceptor

SPECIFICATIONS: Messerschmitt Me-163 "Komet"
Span: 30 ft. 7.3 in / 9.33 m
Length: 19 ft. 2.3 in. / 6 m
Height: (on takeoff dolly) 9 ft. 0.66 in. / 3 m

Top speed: 596 mph / 959 km/h
Initial climb rate: 16,000 ft. per min / 4,877 m
Combat range: about 50 miles / 80.4 km
Service Ceiling: 39,500 ft / 12,040 m
Power: One Walter HWK 509A-2 rocket with 3,748 lbs. thrust (1,700.09 kg)
Accommodation: Crew of 1
Armament: Two 30 mm MK 108 cannons
Maximum powered endurance: 7.5 minutes

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