Attribute | ![]() Vought F6U Pirate × | ![]() Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | Vought | Messerschmitt |
Model | Vought F6U Pirate | Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet |
Country | United States | Germany |
Manufactured from (year) | 1948 | 1944 |
Manufactured to (year) | 1950 | 1945 |
Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
Icao | F6U | ME163 |
Performance | ||
Engine | 1x Westinghouse J34-WE-30A | 1x Hellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft HWK 109-509A-2 Rocket motor other |
Power, lbf (lbf) | 4,224 | 3,800 |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 959 | 959 |
Approach speed (km/h) | 198 | 287 |
Travel range (km) | 1,889 | 81 |
Service ceiling (m) | 14,100 | 12,101 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 40.94 | 81.28 |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 5,850 | 4,300 |
Max payload (kg) | 600 | - |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,461 | 1,931 |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 1 | 1 |
Exterior length (m) | 11.46 | 5.98 |
Tail height (m) | 3.9 | 2.75 |
Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.2 | 1 |
Wing span (m) | 10 | 9.33 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |