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Messerschmitt Me 261

Military
Messerschmitt Me 261

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The Me 261 was an ambitious long-range reconnaissance aircraft with seven crew crammed into its 16.7-meter fuselage. Twin engines and a 26.9-meter span gave it remarkable 11,024-kilometer range, though performance was sacrificed for distance.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Long-range reconnaissance
Équipage
7
Moteurs
2
Premier vol
1940
Longueur
16,7 m
Envergure
26,9 m
Vitesse maximale
620 km/h
Autonomie
11 024 km