Heinkel

Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger

Fighter

  • First flight1944
  • IntroductionJanuary 1945
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built170
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
9.05 m
Wingspan
7.2 m
Height
2.6 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
840 km/h
Range
975 km
Service ceiling
12,000 m
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × BMW 109-003E-1 or BMW 109-003E-2 turbojet engine (7.85 kN)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 × 20 mm MG 151/20 autocannon with 120 rpg (He 162 A-2) or 2 × 30 mm MK 108 cannon with 50 rpg (He 162 A-0, A-1)