Wierd Aircraft - Page 2

McCoy · #11 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Yes! The ME262A was indeed called "Schwalbe" So there's no need to worry yer hair grey. Personally I don't put so much into these paperbirds that's presented at Luft46 as most of 'em didn't get any longer than some scribings on a paper.

Geek44 · #12 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Too late mate...I've got more grey than anything else already. This thread had very little to do with that let me assure you.

Whiterook · #13 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by McCoy

I'd say that it's a resin model of a Messerschmitt "Schwalbe" that didn't even receive a projectnumber n' certainly didn't leave the paper.

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The Messerschmitt "Schwalbe" (Swallow) was a late-war design that did not receive a Project number designation. The wings were swept back at 31.5 degrees, and contained the majority of the fuel supply. The wings seem to have been based on the Me 163 or 263 wing design, as there is more than a superficial resemblance. Two turbojets provided the power, one was located above the fuselage and one below. A tricycle-type landing gear design was chosen, with the nose wheel retracting to the rear and the two main gear retracting forward and inboard. The cockpit was located in front of and between the upper air intakes. No armament seems to have been planned at this design stage. An especially curious feature is the device at the fuselage rear; this is thought to be dive brakes or some sort of thrust reversal mechanism.

Messerschmitt Me Schwalbe Luft '46 Entry

Nice find on this drawing, Urban. It's an interesting aircraft...I've never seen it before.

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