Wierd Aircraft

panzer228 · #1 (**permalink**) May 17th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Does anyone know what this aircraft is? I found it off of Google Images while I was searching for german aircraft. To me, it looks like a german jet-engined aircraft with one engine on the top and the bottom. Thanks for those who help!

krieg · #2 (**permalink**) May 17th, 2008, 11:49 PM

never seen one of these befor . german rocket plane of some type
be interesting to find out
cheers krieg

Wustenfuchs · #3 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2008, 03:20 AM

I think it may be, at most, a concept.

Wolster · #4 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2008, 04:19 AM

Looks like Photoshop to me!

Wustenfuchs · #5 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolster

Looks like Photoshop to me!

Think so too Wolster.

McCoy · #6 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2008, 05:13 AM

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

panzer228 · #7 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2008, 09:16 AM

Thanks, that clears it up! Now I know what it is called.

Geek44 · #8 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2008, 02:21 AM

It looks like a Me262, a Me163 and a Heinkel 162 all had a child.
Hey it's always been my understanding that the Schwalbe was the Me 262. I'm not alone either.

Wolster · #9 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Geek44

It looks like a Me262, a Me163 and a Heinkel 162 all had a child.
Hey it's always been my understanding that the Schwalbe was the Me 262. I'm not alone either.

I thought that as well but thought I must be mistaken.

See this website HERE

Geek44 · #10 (**permalink**) May 19th, 2008, 02:30 AM

I'll stay with what I thought then Wolster...that just about clears it up for me. Thanks.

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