Horten Brothers - Nazi Germany
Manufacturer(s)
Nazi Germany (cancelled)
Operators
1946
Service Year
Nazi Germany
National Origin
Cancelled
Project Status
1
Crew
0
Units
INTERCEPTION
Ability to intercept inbound aerial threats by way of high-performance, typically speed and rate-of-climb.
X-PLANE
Aircraft developed for the role of prototyping, technology demonstration, or research / data collection.
MIXED-POWERPLANT
Utilizes two or more types of propulsion systems to achieve desired performance / flight actions.
WING SWEEPBACK
Mainplanes, or leading edges, features swept-back lines for enhanced high-speed performance and handling.
HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE
Can accelerate to higher speeds than average aircraft of its time.
HIGH-ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE
Can reach and operate at higher altitudes than average aircraft of its time.
PILOT / CREW EJECTION SYSTEM
Assisted process of allowing its pilot and / or crew to eject in the event of an airborne emergency.
CREWSPACE PRESSURIZATION
Supports pressurization required at higher operating altitudes for crew survival.
ENCLOSED CREWSPACE(S)
Features partially- or wholly-enclosed crew workspaces.
RETRACTABLE UNDERCARRIAGE
Features retracting / retractable undercarriage to preserve aerodynamic efficiency.
39.4 ft
(12.00 meters)
Length
39.4 ft
(12.00 meters)
Width/Span
13.5 ft
(4.10 meters)
Height
17,637 lb
(8,000 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
monoplane / low-mounted / swept-back
Mainplane Arrangement
Monoplane
Design utilizes a single primary wing mainplane; this represents the most popular modern mainplane arrangement.
Low-Mounted
Mainplanes are low-mounted along the sides of the fuselage.
Swept-Back
The planform features wing sweep back along the leading edges of the mainplane, promoting higher operating speeds.
1 x BMW 003R turbojet engine developing between 1,760lb and 2,420lb of thrust; 1 x Walter HWK 509 liquid-fueled rocket booster developing 2,750lb of thrust.
Propulsion
1,118 mph
(1,800 kph | 972 knots)
Max Speed
727 mph
(1,170 kph | 632 knots)
Cruise Speed
+391 mph
(+630 kph | 340 knots)
Speed Difference
30,003 ft
(9,145 m | 6 miles)
Ceiling
MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030
PROPOSED:
2 x 20mm MG 213 internal automatic cannons in the nose.