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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.

Specifiche tecniche

Ruolo
Long-range reconnaissance
Equipaggio
7
Motori
2
Primo volo
1940
Lunghezza
16,7 m
Apertura alare
26,9 m
Velocità massima
620 km/h
Autonomia
11.024 km