Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Messerschmitt Me 263 V1 Rocket-Powered, Single-Seat Interceptor Prototype.
1 x Walter HWK 509C bi-fuel rocket motor (BMW 109-107 series unit planned for production models) developing 4,410lb of primary thrust and 882lb of auxiliary thrust.
Propulsion
547 mph
880 kph | 475 kts
Max Speed
45,932 ft
14,000 m | 9 miles
Service Ceiling
40 miles
65 km | 35 nm
Operational Range
29,500 ft/min
8,992 m/min
Rate-of-Climb