Let's Talk Stormbird

[Sapper]

The 262 conducted hit and run raids against allied airfields and ground units from the autumn of 1944 until the end of hostilities.

Loadouts were usually 2x AB 250 or 2x SD 250. Single AB or SD 500 were also used frequently.

Source: Osprey Combat Aircraft No 83 Me262 Bomber and reconnaisance Units by R Forsyth and E J Creek.

[Fergal69]

Whilst on the ME262 topic, how about the night fighter version? If they were looking at the ME110 nightfighter, then would it be possible to extend it to the ME262? Also as the ME262 was a two seater, it could lead to the ME262 trainer aircraft.

Just a thought.

[IceFire]

Originally Posted by Fergal69

Whilst on the ME262 topic, how about the night fighter version? If they were looking at the ME110 nightfighter, then would it be possible to extend it to the ME262? Also as the ME262 was a two seater, it could lead to the ME262 trainer aircraft.

Just a thought.

That could be interesting... how different was the Bf110G-4 radar installation from that on the Me262?

I don't see a use for a trainer aircraft but the two seater night fighter would certainly be useful if a full night bomber scenario were properly completed.

[EJGr.Ost_Caspar]

Messerschmitt told Hitler, it could carry "probably up to 1000kg", but that rather was to sell his plane than being realistic and indeed it ignited Hitlers fantasy of the 'Blitzbomber' and led to the mis-decision not to place it in the frontlines as a fighter for quite a long time.