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Title: Heinkel He 280
Post by: 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

Title: Heinkel He 280
Post by: red26 on October 25, 2006, 11:11:52 PM

I agree a little more info on it here.


info here (http://www.geocities.com/lastdingo/aviation/he280.htm)


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

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

Title: Heinkel He 280
Post by: scottydawg 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?

Title: Heinkel He 280
Post by: Krusty 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.

Title: Heinkel He 280
Post by: scottydawg 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.

Title: Heinkel He 280
Post by: morfiend 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................