ME-262

The ME-262 was the worlds first combat operational turbo jet aircraft. It was designed by Willy Messerschmitt. The ME-262 was used in many roles by the World War 2 German Luftwaffe. These roles were fighter, interceptor, photo recon, and bomber. The jet saw limited action in the war and had no real impact on the outcome of the conflict. This is primarily due to its late introduction. German claims are that 509 Allied aircraft were destroyed by the ME-262 with around 100 lost in action.