| Attribute | Dornier Alpha Jet × | Messerschmitt Me 262 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dornier GmbH | Messerschmitt |
| Model | Dornier Alpha Jet | Messerschmitt Me 262 |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1973 | 1944 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1991 | 1945 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | AJET | ME262 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C6 | 2x Junkers Jumo 004B-1 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 3,000 | 1,980 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,000 | 907 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 167 | 170 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,945 | 1,056 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 1.678 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,240 | 11,460 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 60.96 | 20 |
| Take off distance (m) | 410 | 1,005 |
| Landing distance (m) | 610 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 8,000 | 7,045 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,500 | 1,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,900 | 2,404 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 13.23 | 10.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.19 | 3.8 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.6 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.11 | 12.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |