The Messerschmitt Me-262A-1 "Schwalbe" ("Swallow") was the first mass produced jet fighter in the world that entered combat.

In the world of technology, there's often a fine line between success and failure. It's not just about developing a fantastic weapon, though that's a tall order in and of itself. Even after years of ...

The jet boasted a top speed of approximately 540 miles per hour, far surpassing the fastest Allied piston-engine fighters. There can be little doubt that, at least when the Second World War began, ...

World War II was kicked off in late 1939, and at this time, jet fighter aircraft were still in the experimental development phase. The Allies were using single-seat piston engine fighters like the ...

The Me 262 – the World’s First Operational Jet-Powered Fighter – Design work on the Messerschmitt Me 262 began before the outbreak of the Second World War, but due to problems with the engine design, ...