Heinkel He-176
rocket plane
1939


     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The first jet/rocket plane of the world, He-176 flew on June 20, 1939.



Crew: 1
Engine: 1 x Walter HWK-RI203, 5.9kN
Wingspan: 5.0m
Length: 5.2m
Height: 1.4m
Wing area: 5.4m2
Start mass: 1620kg
Empty mass: 900kg
Max speed: 750kph
Cruise speed: 700kph
Ceiling: 9000m
Range: 95km

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