Messerschmitt P.1101
The Messerschmitt P.1101 was a single-seat jet fighter developed by Messerschmitt for the Third Reich during the Second World War.
Messerschmitt P.1101 - German Aircraft & Warplanes from WW2

Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer: Messerschmitt

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Messerschmitt P.1101 Aircraft Overview

The Messerschmitt P.1101 was a German prototype jet fighter aircraft designed during the later stages of World War II. The aircraft was designed by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt in response to a request from the German Air Ministry for a high-performance jet fighter capable of intercepting Allied bombers.

The P.1101 was designed to have a sleek and aerodynamic design with a delta wing configuration. It was powered by a single Heinkel-Hirth HeS 011 turbojet engine and was capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,050 km/h (652 mph) at an altitude of 10,000 meters (32,800 feet).

The P.1101 was never completed, however, as the war came to an end before it could be put into production. Nevertheless, the design influenced the development of a number of post-war aircraft, including the F-86 Sabre and the MiG-15.

Messerschmitt P.1101 Specifications

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 9.18 m (30 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.25 m (27 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 3.71 m (12 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 15.9 m2 (171 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.29
  • Airfoil: root: NACA 00011.41-1.1-40; tip: NACA 00009-1.1-40
  • Empty weight: 2,594 kg (5,719 lb)
  • Gross weight: 4,065 kg (8,962 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 4,500 kg (9,921 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) / 1,432 L (378 US gal; 315 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Heinkel HeS 011A turbojet engine, 12.01 kN (2,700 lbf) thrust

Messerschmitt P.1101 Armament

  • Guns: 4 × 30mm MK 108 cannons on production aircraft.
  • Missiles: 4 × Ruhrstahl X-4 air-to-air missiles on production aircraft.

Messerschmitt P.1101 Performance

  • Maximum speed: 980 km/h (610 mph, 530 kn) at 7,000 m (22,966 ft) (estimated)
  • Maximum speed: Mach 0.8
  • Cruise speed: 905 km/h (562 mph, 489 kn)
  • Landing speed: 172 km/h (107 mph; 93 kn) (with ⅓ fuel aboard)
  • Range: 1,500 km (930 mi, 810 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 14,000 m (46,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 22.2 m/s (4,370 ft/min) at sea level
  • Time to altitude: 10,000 m (32,808 ft) in 9 minutes 30 seconds
  • Wing loading: 296.5 kg/m2 (60.7 lb/sq ft) maximum
  • Take-off run: 709 m (775 yd)
  • Landing run: 572 m (625 yd)

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