Messerschmitt Me 328
The Messerschmitt Me 328 was originally designed as a parasite aircraft to protect Luftwaffe bomber formations during World War II. During its protracted development, a wide variety of other roles were suggested for it. Late in the war, the design was resurrected for consideration as a Selbstopfer (suicide weapon) aircraft, but was judged unsuitable even for this purpose. The tiny fighter was to have been propelled by pulsejets, but the unsuitability of these engines doomed the Me 328 from the start.
Type: Bomber launched parasite fighter
Origin: Messerschmitt AG, developement by DFS
Models: V1 A & B
First Flight: Glider tests - Autumn 1943
Service Delivery: N/A
Final Delivery: N/A Powerplant: Two As 014 pulse jets
Horsepower: 660 lb. (300kg) thrust each
Dimensions:
Wing span: 11.00m (36 ft. 1 in.)
Length: 9.20m (30 ft. 2.25 in.)
Height: 3.60m (11 ft. 9.75 in.)
Wheel Track: N/A
Landing Gear Type: Fixed
Wing Surface Area: N/A
Origin: Messerschmitt AG, developement by DFS
Models: V1 A & B
First Flight: Glider tests - Autumn 1943
Service Delivery: N/A
Final Delivery: N/A Powerplant: Two As 014 pulse jets
Horsepower: 660 lb. (300kg) thrust each
Dimensions:
Wing span: 11.00m (36 ft. 1 in.)
Length: 9.20m (30 ft. 2.25 in.)
Height: 3.60m (11 ft. 9.75 in.)
Wheel Track: N/A
Landing Gear Type: Fixed
Wing Surface Area: N/A
Weights:
Empty: 1,840kg (4,056 lbs.)
Maximum: 2,674kg (5,896 lbs.) Performance:
Maximum Speed: 399kph (248 mph)
Initial climb: N/A
Range (with drop tanks): 1,018 miles (1,638 km)
Service Ceiling: 30,510 ft. (9,300m) Armament:
2 MG FF 20mm cannons in upper wings
2 synchronized 7.92mm MG 17 in fuselage Bomb Load:
Four 50 kg. (110 lb.) bombs Avionics:
N/A
Empty: 1,840kg (4,056 lbs.)
Maximum: 2,674kg (5,896 lbs.) Performance:
Maximum Speed: 399kph (248 mph)
Initial climb: N/A
Range (with drop tanks): 1,018 miles (1,638 km)
Service Ceiling: 30,510 ft. (9,300m) Armament:
2 MG FF 20mm cannons in upper wings
2 synchronized 7.92mm MG 17 in fuselage Bomb Load:
Four 50 kg. (110 lb.) bombs Avionics:
N/A
, 1977, Salamander Books Ltd., London
