Heinkel He 162
Fighter
The Heinkel He 162, known as Volksjäger, is a single-engine jet fighter aircraft produced by the German manufacturer Ernst Heinkel Flugzeugwerke AG.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Turbojet Engine | |
| Engine Model | BMW 3.00E-01 | |
| Engine Power | 8,0 kN | 1800 lbf |
| Speed | 900 km/h | 486 kts 559 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 12.040 m | 39.501 ft |
| Range | 974 km | 526 NM 605 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 1.660 kg | 3.660 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 2.800 kg | 6.173 lbs |
| Wing Span | 7,20 m | 23 ft 7 in |
| Wing Area | 11,2 m² | 121 ft² |
| Length | 9,05 m | 29 ft 8 in |
| Height | 2,55 m | 8 ft 4 in |
| First Flight | 06.12.1944 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1945 | |
| Total Production | 116 | |
| Data for (Version) | Heinkel He 162 | |
| [Photo-ID: 13105] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10 | |
 | Heinkel He 162A-1 Salamander Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Reg.: 120235 c/n: 120235 |
| Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 13106] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10 | |
 | Heinkel He 162A-1 Salamander Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Reg.: 120235 c/n: 120235 |
| Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 1160] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16 | |
 | Heinkel He 162A-2 Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Reg.: 120227 c/n: 120227 |
| Royal Air Force Museum [London-Hendon] | |
| [Photo-ID: 5788] © Karsten Palt 2012-05-19 | |
 | Heinkel He 162A-2 Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Reg.: 4 c/n: 120076 Gelbe 4 / Red 4 |
| Deutsches Technikmuseum [Berlin] | |
| [Photo-ID: 6087] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12 | |
 | Heinkel He 162A-2 Salamander Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Reg.: 120077 c/n: 120077 Volksjäger |
| Planes of Fame Aircraft Museum [Chino, CA] | |
| [Photo-ID: 6086] © Karsten Palt 2012-06-12 | |
 | Heinkel He 162A-2 Salamander Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Reg.: 120077 c/n: 120077 Volksjäger |
| Planes of Fame Aircraft Museum [Chino, CA] | |