03.10.2008, 01:56
In March, 1942, the ME262 V1 was not fitted with the infamous twin Jumo jets, but was fitted with a Jumo 210g inline prop engine, mounted in the nose.
More info on Jumo 210g:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Jumo_210
"A pair of 1,764lb thrust BMW 003 turbojets were subsequntly slung under the wings, and on 25th March, 1942, the v1 lifted off with all three engines "turning and burning"."
That was quoted from a book of mine, which also has a picture of the early 262. Other notable differences are a less triangular tailplane, with a flat top, and the rear tailwheel as fitted to the v3.
I was wondering if ayone would be able to produce a photo from the net of this engine arrangement, and if found, if anyone would like to be able to fly this in IL2. This topic sort of was inspired by slow's v3, and quite alot of interest was shown there. Would anyone be interested in the v1?
More info on Jumo 210g:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Jumo_210
"A pair of 1,764lb thrust BMW 003 turbojets were subsequntly slung under the wings, and on 25th March, 1942, the v1 lifted off with all three engines "turning and burning"."
That was quoted from a book of mine, which also has a picture of the early 262. Other notable differences are a less triangular tailplane, with a flat top, and the rear tailwheel as fitted to the v3.
I was wondering if ayone would be able to produce a photo from the net of this engine arrangement, and if found, if anyone would like to be able to fly this in IL2. This topic sort of was inspired by slow's v3, and quite alot of interest was shown there. Would anyone be interested in the v1?