Author Topic: Heinkel He 280 (Read 497 times)

handy169 · « **on:** October 25, 2006, 11:01:53 PM »

Heinkel He 280 V3

Description
Role Fighter
Crew One pilot
First Flight
Manufacturer Heinkel
Dimensions
Length 10.40 m 34 ft 1 in
Wingspan 12.20 m 40 ft
Height 3.06 m 10 ft
Wing area 21.5 m² 233 ft²
Weights
Empty 3 215 kg 7 073 lb
Loaded 4 280 kg 9 416 lb
Maximum takeoff 4 300 kg 6 184 lb
Powerplant
Engines 2x Heinkel HeS.8 turbojets
Power 13.7 kN 3 080 lb
Performance
Maximum speed 650 km/h 405 mph
Range 370 km 230 miles
Service ceiling 10 000 m 32 000 ft
Rate of climb 1 145 m/min 3 756 ft/min
Armament
Guns 3x 20 mm MG 151 cannon

red26 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2006, 11:11:52 PM »

I agree a little more info on it here.

info here

This was a better dogfighter than the 262 and better firepower it says I think .

The He280 instead had similar maneuverability like the Fw190A (wingload 4125kg : 21.5m2 = 191kg/m2, less than Fw190D!) and was
with its speed advantage and good armament most probably the best dogfighter of World War 2, especially in hit-and-run tactics.
The HeS08 and BMW109-003 engines had better handling and provided better acceleration than the Jumo109-004

scottydawg · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2006, 12:17:09 PM »

I can't find anything that says it reached operational status, just that it was passed over in favor of the 262.

Two sites state it never was operational, just prototypes.

Can anyone confirm?

Krusty · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2006, 12:42:37 PM »

Yes, it was NOT a production plane. It was a test bed for engines. The contract went to Messerschmitt and the 262.

scottydawg · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2006, 12:44:34 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
Yes, it was NOT a production plane. It was a test bed for engines. The contract went to Messerschmitt and the 262.

Krusty, everytime I see you in the arenas, I picture that little green guy flying a plane. Makes me chuckle every time.

morfiend · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2006, 02:43:45 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
Yes, it was NOT a production plane. It was a test bed for engines. The contract went to Messerschmitt and the 262.

ahh bit the He 219 was,while not a jet,it would be a useful and welcome plane in the hanger.1 of the deadliest nightfighters the LW had,downing some 20 mossies................