Gloster "Meteor"
fighter, recon
1943

     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The only jet fighter that was in service with Allied air forces during WWII. Also used as interceptor against Nazi's V-1. First flew in 1943. Several thousands built.

Crew: 1
Engine: 2 x Rolls-Royce "Welland I", 7.6kN
Wingspan: 13.1m
Length: 12.6m
Height: 4.0m
Wing area: 34.7m2		 Start mass: 6260kg
Empty mass: 3690kg
Max speed: 620kph
Ceiling: 15240m
Armament: 4 x 20mm cannons

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