Arado Ar-234 "Blitz"
bomber, reconnaissance
1943


     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The first jet bomber in the world. First flown in 1943.



Engine: 2 x Junkers Jumo 004B turbojets, 890kg
Wingspan: 14.10m
Length: 12.64m
Height: 4.30m
Wing area: 26.40m2
Start mass: 9850kg
Empty mass: 5200kg
Max speed: 740kph
Ceiling: 10000m
Range: 1630km
Armament: 2000kg of bombs

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