Messerschmitt Me 262 | the WW2 German Jet Aircraft Explained By Eric "Winkle" Brown | Rare Footage
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- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2023
- Eric "Winkle" Brown on flying the Messerschmitt Me 262, the Junkers Ju 88, The Focke-Wulf Fw 190, The Messerschmitt Me 163 and other aircraft, followed by his amazing biography.
The Messerschmitt 262 was one of the most iconic and revolutionary aircraft of World War II. In this video, we will take a closer look at the history, design, and performance of the Messerschmitt 262.
The Messerschmitt 262, also known as the Schwalbe (Swallow), was the first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft in the world. It was developed by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt during World War II and entered service in 1944.
The aircraft was designed with a sleek, streamlined fuselage and twin engines that gave it a top speed of over 800 km/h (500 mph). This speed and maneuverability made it a formidable opponent for Allied aircraft and helped it to establish dominance over the skies of Germany.
However, the Messerschmitt 262 was not without its flaws. Its engines were prone to failure and its landing gear was fragile, making it vulnerable to damage during takeoff and landing.
Despite its shortcomings, the Messerschmitt 262 remains an important piece of aviation history and a testament to the ingenuity and technological advancements of the era. Join us as we explore the legacy of this iconic aircraft and pay tribute to the pilots who flew it.
The Me 163 Komet was a rocket-powered interceptor aircraft developed by Messerschmitt during the later stages of World War II. It was designed to intercept and destroy Allied bomber aircraft at high altitudes, and was one of the fastest aircraft of its time, with a top speed of over 1,000 km/h (620 mph).
The aircraft was powered by a Walter HWK 109-509 rocket engine, which allowed it to climb rapidly to altitude but also resulted in a very short flight time of around 8 minutes. To achieve this level of speed, the aircraft was designed with a swept-back wing and a streamlined fuselage, giving it a distinctive and futuristic appearance.
However, the Me 163 Komet was not without its problems. Its rocket engine was dangerous to handle and prone to exploding, and the aircraft was difficult to fly and had a high accident rate. Additionally, its armament was limited, consisting of only two 30mm MK 108 cannon.
Despite these challenges, the Me 163 Komet remains an important piece of aviation history and a symbol of the innovative spirit of the era.
Me 262 General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 10.6 m (34 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 21.7 m2 (234 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Empty weight: 3,795 kg (8,367 lb) [155]
Gross weight: 6,473 kg (14,271 lb) [155]
Max takeoff weight: 7,130 kg (15,719 lb) [155]
Powerplant: 2 × Junkers Jumo 004B-1 axial-flow turbojet engines, 8.8 kN (1,980 lbf) thrust each
Performance
Maximum speed: 900 km/h (560 mph, 490 kn)
Range: 1,050 km (650 mi, 570 nmi)
Service ceiling: 11,450 m (37,570 ft)
Rate of climb: 20 m/s (3,900 ft/min) at max weight of 7,130 kg (15,720 lb)
Thrust/weight: 0.28
Armament
Guns: 4 × 30 mm MK 108 cannon (the A-2a had only two cannons)
Rockets: 24 × 55 mm (2.2 in) R4M rockets
Bombs: 2 × 250 kg (550 lb) bombs or 2 × 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs (A-2a variant)
Me 163 Komet General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Capacity: (Me 163S + 1)
Length: 5.7 m (18 ft 8 in)
Wingspan: 9.3 m (30 ft 6 in)
Height: 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Wing area: 19.6 m2 (211 sq ft)
Empty weight: 1,905 kg (4,200 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 4,309 kg (9,500 lb)
Fuel capacity:
C-Stoff (fuel) 468 kg (1,032 lb)
T-Stoff (oxidiser) 1,550 kg (3,420 lb)
Plan view of the un-restored Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet at the Smithsonian Institute's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, USA.
Powerplant: 1 × Hellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft HWK 109-509A-2 bi-propellant liquid-fuelled rocket motor, 14.71 kN (3,307 lbf) thrust maximum; 980 N (220 lbf) minimum, fully variable
Performance
Never exceed speed: 900 km/h (560 mph, 490 kn) at all altitudes, sea level to 12,000 m (39,000 ft)[clarification needed]
Flap limiting speed: 300 km/h (190 mph; 160 kn)
Rotate speed at take-off: 280 km/h (170 mph; 150 kn)
Best climbing speed: 700-720 km/h (430-450 mph; 380-390 kn)
Endurance: 7.5 mins powered
Rate of climb: 81 m/s (16,000 ft/min)
Time to altitude: From standing start
2,000 m (6,600 ft) in 1.48 min
4,000 m (13,000 ft) in 2.02 min
6,000 m (20,000 ft) in 2.27 min
8,000 m (26,000 ft) in 2.54 min
10,000 m (33,000 ft) in 3.19 min
12,000 m (39,000 ft) in 3.45 min
Wing loading: 209 kg/m2 (43 lb/sq ft) at maximum take-off weight
Thrust/weight: 0.42
Armament
Guns:
2 × 30 mm (1.181 in) Rheinmetall Borsig MK 108 cannon with 60 rpg (B-1a)
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Brown is clueless as to what deal the Brits gave up supersonic flight to the Americans... Hint Hint... The technology that led to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.... DUH
I had heard his name mentioned on other documentaries , but this one is such a treat to watch . I could listen to his stories all day. Truely the GREATEST generation.
My Opa flew the Me262 in the later part of 1944, early 1945. He flew it 6 times I said on ferrying flights from the manufacturing area to the destination unit. He told me that it handled superbly and was a true fighter pilots airplane. I dont remember him saying anything about the throttles and engine sensitivity but he did say the cockpit was comfortable and that the seat was made of wood because of the shortage of metal in the later years of the war. He was mostly a He111 bomber pilot but ended up flying fighters and after he was shot down and while he was still recovering they had him delivering airplanes. He has a funny story about being chased by a couple of spitfires in a FW 109 without any ammunition but that's for another time.
Although the 262 may look rudimentary to modern eyes, I'll bet it looked like science fiction to the Allied pilots who first encountered it.
Context is priceless
262 looks sexy in 21C
Yes, it did
and were fighting with it first time !
I always wonder how rudimentary more "modern " aircraft appear to me, civil or military, from a close look.
I could listen to Captain Brown all day as he relates stories from his career and his involvement with all the famous and infamous people of the time. Its like he's name-dropping living history which is astounding to us, but memories for him. Nobody deserved to be knighted more than Eric 'Winkle' Brown, a truly amazing and inspiring man. I wish I'd got to meet him, it would have been an honour. RIP Captain....and thanks Dronescapes.
I’ve watched several interviews with him, very fascinating
Absolutely i am delighted as well. He also tested the Volksjager.
Me too! I've read his book " Wings on My Sleeve" and it goes into much more detail in places than this inspiring interview with him. Wonderful man, like his wartime compatriots sadly now gone, having passed away in 2016. RIP Winkle.
Definitely a remarkable man.
I have 4 books that contain his experiences and test flying of all the aircraft he flew. A true legend and from the sound of it a very down to earth fair person. Would have loved to have met him and discuss aeronautics.. RIP Sir
I have over 50 years of flying and still learning from giants like this. Thank you for leading the way. From an appreciative Navy pilot.
Thank you for your service Tom
One of, if not the finest pilot ever produced by the UK. Capt. Brown.
Precisely, until someone is going to cancel him for some reason with do not know yet ♥️👍🙏
@@Dronescapes Cancel him? You mean surpass him??!! Not likely but we'll see. I've watched several videos about the Captain and no one comes close. He was such a well-rounded, intelligent person, a scholar, officer, patriot and gentleman of the first order, much more than a pilot. We in the US have no one in our history, to my knowledge, to compare with him and I know of no other country that does either. We'll see. Thank you for your comment.
I met a former german WWII pilot, who transferred planes from production to frontlines. He told me exactly the same, as Mr. Brown, especially about the Ju88. This video is a historical document of first order. Thank you !
Thank you
Knowing that he flew by far more different types of a/c than any person before or since and that record will never fall. He first landed a Mosquito on the deck of a carrier and so many other firsts, him relating the stories is so fascinating.
Phenomenal experiences, pre and post ww2.
ya the mosquito then the vampire on deck - amazing! he's the real deal that did his homework and stayed out of the bars. at some point i'm sure a fighter pilot resigns to die or fights to live. Winkle was a fighter for sure and what a treasure of aviation information. i'm sure someone wrote his biography. sorry had to piggy back on you here Oatie they won't let me write anything anymore on youtube. if you see this i'd appreciate a reply of some type - anything - thank yoy!
Hell of a pilot, what can you say. You don't need to be an ace to be a legend.
Winkle Brown, the dude that flew everything.
absolute Gold as others have said I could listen to this humble Gentleman all day. Thank you for posting.
You're very welcome
Now that's someone to look up to, what a difference to history that gentleman made at a critical time - a fascinating man. I'm so pleased to have watched this - thank you for posting this documentary .
You are welcome! We just posted a new documentary with his views on the Bf-109. Here is also a playlist about him: Eric Winkle Brown's Aircraft Memories
ruclips.net/p/PLBI4gRjPKfnOzI39MG3ILpQkxPpgoZk4n
More Eric Brown footage! This is great!
Thank you ever so much!
More to come!
Imagine postponing Barbarossa for just a year, maybe two-we would live in a far, FAR different world today-for better or worse...
Captain Brown is the epitome of “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” what an absolute boy! 🫡
This guy was an absolute legend
Indeed. "Most of the other chaps had been on aircraft carriers before so they were terrified when they saw this small thing. For me it was just another adventure." Eric Brown was a legend.
The first time I saw an ME-262, I was walking around Mojave Airport in California in 1984.
If I had a choice of any aircraft to fly it would be the ME 262 with modern jet engine upgrades. In my humble opinion, the 262 is the most beautiful plane to ever fly. Plus getting the chance to fire 4 x 30 MM Rhinemetal cannons would be a dream come true.
I could drink with this guy for days.
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What a great man . Having a beer with this man would be a pleasure .. he lived a life serving his country and came out the other end still serving his country flying numerous aircraft .
The sweep back on the ME 262 was the result of the need to shift the center of gravity.
I love listening to Eric Brown, but at 22:10 I got to see an old acquaintance. Rudy Opitz, a marvelous, charming old gent that retired from AVCO in Stratford, Ct. We talked about the Me 163 and the people of that era, and flying. He was funny and candid and everything you would expect an old flyer to be. Sometimes you just get to meet some amazing people in life..
What a man.let us always remember him and so many others.
Incredibly life story. Probably no other man had such an understanding and experience on that amazing of different aircraft.
Such respect for this generation and this man
His telling of the UFO was straight forward and I liked how he said he kept an open mind on the subject. Reckon at the time it was best NOT hazard a guess on the UAP... 👽😉
I've known about Mr Brown for many years, but never seen this material. When people say nowadays... "They don't make em like they used to" I think Eric is the epitome of the person those people are referring to. An understated, No nonsense, consumate professional. Thank you for putting this up, that was 1 hour 43 minutes very VERY well spent.
Well said Walter. Perhaps you also missed his other video, including a delightful biography. Here is the playlist: ruclips.net/video/PSRAdZzRycc/видео.html
@@Dronescapes Seeing as TV nowadays is so incredibly dire, I will be watching that a bit later this evening "Mr Dronescape". Indeed having just looked at your catalogue of vids I've bestowed on you the "Walter Cronkite's left Shoe" Subscription of the day. Excellent channel you have amassed. Well done !!!
@@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 thank you
I cannot resist one last suggestion: sir Frank Whittle's biography. It is wonderful. ruclips.net/video/G0T4-XG612Q/видео.html
The ME 262 was a beautiful jet
The greatest of the Greatest Generation!
Gives you a real insight into the incredible size and armour of this renowned beast. I marvel at the abilities and patience of the restorers. Thank you.
I have heard on line that the 262 was originally designed with straight wings . But when the engines it was supposed to use were not availiable in time another engine that was heavier was found . But because of the increase in weight the wings had to be sweept back to maintain it,s center of gravity .
Wonderful anecdotal history. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this vid! I do enjoy learning and understanding as I approach my silver years!
Very welcome
An excellent story of an incredible man. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you
Thank you. Here is his playlist. You should not miss his biography ruclips.net/video/PSRAdZzRycc/видео.html
Do you ever wonder how the Germans developed a supersonic wind tunnel when wind tunnels use props to move air and are incapable of supersonic flow ?
They used a large vacuum to propel air at supersonic speeds.
If you reduce the diameter of the tunnel where you want to do measurements, it will speed up the airflow in the restriction.
@@baronvonlimbourgh1716 Not to supersonic speeds IMO or the Germans would have tried that simple trick. IMO it would in fact restrict the flow ! :)
Having personally worked on the only two functional Jumo 004B engines left in the world, I can tell you that these were the most temperamental, touchy, maintenance hungry engines around. They were, for all intents and purposes, built to be used for X amount of hours and desposed of, as they DO NOT come apart easily. Most of the engines never made it to this X amount due to being shot down, falling out of the air due to mechanical failure or just never seeing combat due to the war ending.
I can only imagine how the war would have been different if they had managed to push these out a year or two earlier...
I love informed comments Brian! thank you for contributing. Eric Brown mentions that the engine had a 25 hours scrap time when he tested it, wheas Whittle's centrifugal turbojet had 100 hours before overhaul.
If you have not watched Eric Brown's videos, they are a treat! Here is the playlist: ruclips.net/video/PSRAdZzRycc/видео.html
Sir Frank Whittle's bet was the centrifugal engine precisely because of the ease of development, and reliability (at that time of course). Imagine if the British government did not reject his invention in 1929! Most likely they would have had a working jet engine by 1935, giving Britain a massive advantage.
Considering he was successful despite being always on the verge of bankruptcy, is a testament to his brilliance, also because he foresaw how important it was to have a more functional engine, despite it being les performing on the long run. Von Ohain, who had access to Whittle's patents, made a different decision, one the substantially delayed the development and reliability of the axial engine. If you have not watched Whittle's documentary, you should. Hans Von Ohain is also interviewed in it: ruclips.net/video/G0T4-XG612Q/видео.html
10часов это 30вылетов так как каждый вылет был расчитан на 20минут
I've been wondering for a while now if Eric Brow got to fly the Horten HO 229. That plane is very interesting to be being there isn't a ton of information out there on it like other German planes built during the war.
no flyable Ho 229 prototype did survive the war, the only Ho229 who was send to the US was not air worthy because was made in wood and glued with non water resistant glue who did fail , but this as no importance because the Northrop flying wings was more advanced as the Horten, the only feature who was not on WW2 Northrop flying wing was the turbojets, but the german engines was extremly unreliable and last maximum 25 hours...And such flying wing are impossible to fly safe without fly by wire, they did all crash after controll loss, even the restaured Borthrop N9m did crash some years ago after loss of controll, the only fling wing who fly safe was the Fauvel design with autostable profile, but such design did not allow high speeds (was use on gliders like the Fauvel AV36)
I saw a video the other day of one being towed and flown like a glider. I think it was a reproduction tho. Now that I'm thinking about it it may have been an ME 163 komet. Either way it was pretty cool
The Germans flew a propeller driven ho229 b4 the war was over and the jet one flew once or twice I think
thank you for posting this stuff insightful only scratches the surface on this type of history...well done.
Thank you so much Sam
Great interesting video. and Eric "Winkle" Brown is a really good narrator, amazing he can remember all these details.
Fascinating Interview , very interesting .
Glad you enjoyed it Wayne 👍
Just discovered your channel, FASCINATING history. Keep up the fine work !
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Great analysis!!!👍👍👍
Jolly good documentary, mate. Thanks a bunch.
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That is an amazing presentation. I learned so much that I had not known and I thought I knew quite a bit about the topic.
The Me-163 test pilot had the first model GoPro.
Thank you for sharing this amazing mans knowledge,and taking time to ensure[hopefully) it is never lost.I'll just subscribe now.
Welcome aboard! Thank you 🙏
Awesome show
Thank you so much!
Fantastic, many thanks.
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As a WW2 enthusiast who likes to think that I know all about it I was stunned to encounter “Twinkle” for the first time EVER from these Utube videos !!! How could I have missed him ! Kudos to all here who already knew and read about him it makes me feel like a Dunce ! I.
could go on and on but Eric Brown is my hero ! Thank you for educating me !!
Fascinating. A great watch.
Thank you
That old myth of sweeping the wings for transonic performance... It was designed, built, and flown as a straight wing taildrager. The wing was swept only to correct a change of center of gravity when they changed engines, and it's critical mach number was identical to the straight wing P80
Right. And then he compares it to the Spitfire, instead of the Meteor. The mythology around German weapons in WW2 needs to be busted. The truth is they rushed immature aircraft into service out of desperation
Well, not only he was alive back then, but he basically flew anything you can think of (almost 500 different aircraft). perhaps he was comparing it to what was available to fight it at the time. We cannot ask him anymore, but that’s a logical deduction if put in context.
@DroneScapes the Meteor was in service. It wasn't allowed to fly over enemy lines for fear of it being captured by the enemy. Although he was wrong about some things, it was interesting to hear Brown's account of flying the 262
@@paulgush jet aircraft were useless by the end of the war, when they were actually first used. Now, if they supported Whittle’s jet engine in 1929, rather than ignoring him, it would have probably been perfect for the time, given that is was more reliable and easier to develop, as the MiG-15 proved in 1955, but they did not. Ultimately Von Ohain’s jet engine was the first one to fly in 1939 (Whittle’s was tested on the ground in 1937). Beside R&D I don’t think the Brits had much interest in a combat ready jet in the 40s
@@paulgush First Meteor's were not even faster than props , it had no chance against the 262 . This was nothing about being captured by the enemy , it was simply not good enough .
He compared it to what was in the air at that time and he also flew it , so what's your point ? It's strange if keyboard warrior's think they know more than pilots from that time .
Outstanding video and interview.
Outstanding interview. Outstanding British Patriot and aviator. Lord send more like him to us.
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Nasty looking jets.. couldn't imagine first time seeing them
Fun fact the F86 Sabre basicly is a new development of the ME 262.
It really, really isn't lmao.
The swept wing is about it otherwise they have nothing in common.
Its interesting that when you find the truly brave and courageous, they are most often modest in their success and even self deprecating. RIP Captain Brown - we may be related somewhere down the line - I am a Brown from Scarborough, my grandfather a Merchant Navy captain on the Atlantic run during WW2, mentioned in this video. Either way, respect sir.
Thank you, and well said. Did you watch his biography on the channel? We also have a dedicated playlist for him ruclips.net/video/PSRAdZzRycc/видео.html
What a beautiful and biggest than life man. I’m Argentine and this man is a piece of wonderful history.
Captain Brown was still sharp as a tack when he did this. Even after a few ales.
Great video
Thank you!
Great video!
I saw Eric Brown,had to watch.
A VERY VERY AMAZING MAN , CAPTAIN ERIC BROWN , R. I P. SIR .
He really was.
Despite all the war death and injury of the aircraft world, there is the science and civil use of aircraft. I enjoyed this video on many levels, with all it's history, be it good or bad. That is the way of the world and let us hope that in the future, aircraft will be used more for civil use than uncivilised use. On the upside it was interesting and educational.
There a very beautiful 2 seater nightfighter in the army museum in Johannesburg South Africa. Only one surviving of 15 built. Also FW 190 and ME 109.
*Great Man for any occasion! Thank you Eric for taking the time to be interviewed on so many occasions, thus leaving for us an truly important history of aviation.*
Thanks for listening
I see a pattern forming here. EXCELLENT design scuppered by a total disconnect from practical circumstances. Well done Germans.
What a live, what a hero. My respect to Eric Brown.
I seem to recall that Me262 ended up with swept wings to balance out the center of gravity of the longer engines compared to those of The Meteor...
A wonderful aeroengining solution...
Swept wings!
ME 163. Swept wings no CG problems like 262
Formidable video
Thank you
The Me 262 led the way in having swept back wings. Something the Allies wouldn't have until the Hawker Hunter,RAF and the North American F86 Sabre USAF the USSR in an early MIGs
Fantastic documentary with Cpt Brown . Insightful on the Whittle engines of 100 hours service life and simplicity, contrasttinng with the 25-12 hour scrap life of the German engines. All other factors the ME 262 was superior, faster and with swept wing design.
Thank you Will
Intelligence applied with practical knowledge!
Eric Brown gives the most honest breakdown on the ME 262
A Brilliant Documentary 👍 Very interesting indeed
Glad you enjoyed it
I met a b17 pilot that faced a squadron of the 262’s during a raid to schweinfurt. A 262 pilot figured out what radio frequency the b17’s were using.
In broken English the German pilot said, “We are coming for you, you 4 engine Fookers”. The b17 pilot said that they got torn up pretty bad.
This plane could easily be refitted with knew Tec and put back to fighting ☀️👍
What an amazing and incredible career
Did you watch his biography? It is amazing. Here is his playlist: ruclips.net/video/PSRAdZzRycc/видео.html
That guy was invited by Ernst Udet in his youth to have a litte flight together... What a great story. Such a chad.
The ME262 only had operating window of 6 hours per engine. They could not get the high speed precision ball bearings as the Allies were destroying the factories. Thank God!
It think the lifespan was 25h per engine which is still very little. That is why Whittle focus his attention on an alternative (also the first jet engine). His solution was more reliable at the time and much easier to deploy. Unfortunately the British Air Ministry did not listen to him, but certainly the Soviets appreciated his engine in 1955, in the mighty MiG-15 ( courtesy of Rolls Royce). Sign!!!
@@mrwhips3623 Well, that engine was still quite trashy. Conside that it took them 5 years from first flight to being operationally decent (I stress the decent part). At the end of 1944 is was both useless, and pointless for the Germans. the Victor's phrase, as cute as it is, is too often used inappropriately and tends to justify any fantastical explanation. Facts are facts. Had Hans Von Ohain opted to copy the British invention of the jet engine, perhaps they would have had a less performing engine on the long run, but a much more reliable one. Von Ohain clearly did not have another 5 years to develop it. As far as I know the axial jet engine only became quite good in the 50s. By the way, both Britain and Whittle were fully aware of the axial flow engine, but Whittle chose to develop (penniless I must say) his easy to develop jet engine, but limited in future development. If I am not mistaken Britain had jet powered aircraft deployed in Belgium in 1941, but they smartly chose not to risk having them fall into enemy's hands.
@@mrwhips3623 Ok. It is hard to justify the crimes perpetrated by the Germans, no matter how you look at it. Europe. The same goes for Japan, same goes for the Soviet Union. there is no justifiable explanation for the atrocities committed by complete psychopaths and their adoring sheep-filled crowds. At least Mussolini, in Italy, had some sort of resistance that opposed him. Most Germans that tried to kill Hitler did that to gain power, rather than geteliminate one of the biggest monsters in history. Since you started this with a catchphrase, let me give you another one: "History repeats itself". I do not know where you live or were born, but bless the victors and their sacrifice to get rid of a madman and his followers. History is repeating itself as we speak, little by little, and it starts with the justification of unspeakable crimes (little by little of course).
Cap’n Brown is a great source of first hand historical facts. I love him. We corresponded on the subject of transonics before he sadly passed on. I have to gently disagree with some of the opening comments. NPL England had a supersonic tunnel in 1922, NACA in 1930 and Guidonia Italy in 1938 and the Germans in 1932. All were small and used for basic aerofoil research, ballistics or propellers. None worked in the transonic range 0.8 to 1.2 because of choking caused by shockwaves bouncing off the tunnels walls. They were of little use to high speed fighter designers.The first working transonic tunnel arrived in 1948. The German tunnels discovered by the Fedden mission in 1945 were better than any in Britain due to their size and sophistication but the results were being used mainly for tomorrow’s war. The Brits and US had good tunnels but the German’s had better.
The Me262 was designed in 1940 as a straight wing aircraft and was only influenced by data on the drag reduction of thin aerofoils at high speeds. Thoughts on transonic performance were limited because at that time there was little information on practical flight into compressibility. The engines turned out to be heavier than expected which changed the CofG. Rather than move the wing aft which involved structural redesign of the fuselage and undercarriage it was easier to sweep the outer wing by 14.5 degrees. About the same as the DC3. (The first swept wing airliner??) No thought was given to transonic flight in the wing sweep change which was in any case was too small to make any difference to MachCrit. The 262 had the similar Mach Crit to the Tempest and was lower than the Spitfire. The jet advantage was the elimination of propeller drag which allowed speeds to rise beyond the practical limit of 500mph especially at low altitudes. The Me262 was the best looking of the early jets hence the romantic notions which follow it but in terms of performance it was no better than the allied Vampire, Meteor, P80 group. Eric correctly balances the debate about centrifugal and axial engines. Axials were the future but centrifugals were better in every respect except frontal area in 1945. Todays war. Versions of the Nene were still giving Phantoms trouble in Mig 17’s over VietNam in 1975. Almost all helicopters and small business jet engines are centrifugal. Horses for courses. Refer to - The German Fighter by Kosin and German Development of the Swept Wing by Meier to check the facts stated in this response.
What a great Gentleman!
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What an amazing life this man had.
Did you watch his biography?
He states the top speed of the Ju88 as 400 mph however, all the info I have found lists its top speed as 290 mph. I believe he may have been mistaken.
Like because there is no LOVED option! Subscribed ages ago... Shared with friends!
A great vid of a Great Man!
What about the Arado 2 and 4 engine bombers that were used for reconnaissance.
Amazing airplane and one of the most elegant and beautiful planes of WWII
The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the first airplane with swept wings - not the F-86 as often claimed.
Didnt this dude also fly the ME-163? Balls of steel regardless, but balls of absolute osmium if so...
Captain Brown is a serious serious badass.
This gentleman is(was?) a living treasure
Was. Eric Winkle Brown, the man that flew almost 500 different aircraft (not including variations) 😎👍
We have a playlist that also includes his amazing biography: ruclips.net/p/PLBI4gRjPKfnOzI39MG3ILpQkxPpgoZk4n
If you haven’t watched it yet, I suggest you do. He has a truly remarkable career
Where did the "WINKLE" come from?
It comes from periwinkle, a mollusc. that's because he was short. It was an affectionate nickname
yes the supersoic wind tunnels where the key to German research as was the axial flow engine far more advanced idea for increases in compression ratios as well As a smaller frontal area!! Thank you for posting this very interesting documentary.
Ole winkle will sort em out ... 😊 what a wonderful man ... 😊
"climb performance was simply outstanding" tells me absolutely nothing. 100% subjective. And I fast forward past such
A true British hero.
👍👍 an amazing person and a great test pilot.
A real hero a real gentleman and what a story !! Why cant they make a movie for the big screan about his life ! Rip sir
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@@Dronescapes i mean it ; today you get a medal for playing football and your a god WTF ,,? but mr brown been their done that ; great man teaching angles to fly now ;
Eric "Winkle" Brown talking about my favourite aircraft. I need to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming. Not sure I agree with him about the dive brakes. I wouldn't have thought that slowing yourself down in a hailstorm of defensive fire with escorting Thunderbolts and Mustangs around to be a very smart move. I also have nowhere near the experience and knowledge of Eric Brown. The man has balls like coconuts.
Hello Drone,
Around 40:00 the man being interviewed says his plane was struck in it's windscreen by a 20mm round. He also stated he was injured, yet managed to land the plane. I recall seeing a short from Druid Works I believe that seemed to match up with this story. It is AI enhanced footage of a young man landing on an aircraft carrier with a bloodied face and windscreen. He was in shock when the deck crew pulled him out of the cockpit. How remarkable would it be if that footage was of the man who told this story!
What an incredible man. The Scottish Browns are concentrated in the South East of Scotland for some reason. Bit a clan thing going on there!
As s.o. living in germany, I'm fascinated of this old british testpilot. Mr. Brown is not only smart and pragmatic, but refreshingly sincere and above all FAIR!
What he says about the beautiful Me 262 Schwalbe/Sturmvogel I have never heard or read somewhere, and I have dozens of books about the famous german jets, in german, english and other languages, as well as films about them.
So thank you very much for this documentary, it's made so good.
By the way: Why the Me 262 has never got a REMAKE?!
With better motor, jet-engines and wheelsupports?
I hope enthusiasts will build a modern version of it and then let's face it's new astonishing capabilities.
Like the Horten Ho 229 this amazing fighter jet looking like a space jet is ideal for dogfighting and boom & zoom manouvers...
Search "Me262 project" . There are flying replica Me262s being built - they are indistinguishable from the original production aircraft except there are modern General Electric engines in their nacelles. One showed up at the Royal International Air tattoo at Fairford ( England) this year. If you are a warbird fan its quite a sight. Spitfires, P51s etc are great but when you see a "real" Me262 it stops you in your tracks!