Heinkel He-178
experimental
1939

     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The first plane in the world equipped with turbo-jets, He-178 flew on August 27, 1939. Followed by He-280 with two engines.

Crew: 1
Engine: 1 x Heinkel-Hirth He S 3B, 4.9kN
Wingspan: 7.2m
Length: 7.5m
Height: 2.1m		 Wing area: 9.1m2
Start mass: 1998kg
Empty mass: 1620kg
Max speed: 700kph
Cruise speed: 580kph

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