The Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger (German, "People's Fighter") is a German single-engine, jet-powered fighter aircraft fielded by the Luftwaffe late in World War II. Developed under the …

Although Ernst Heinkel named the plane the Spatz for Sparrow, the He 162 was mostly known as the Salamander, because of the creature’s mythical ability to to live through fire. The prototype …

He 162 Volksäger Units): “… It became absolutely essential to develop a high-speed, single-seater fighter that had a sufficiently good performance which would enable it to take off when …

Jun 26, 2017 · Heinkel test pilot Gotthard Peter made the maiden flight on December 6, reaching nearly 500 mph—only 50 mph slower than the Me-262. The BMW 003’s 1,700-pound thrust …

Aug 31, 2019 · The two surviving He 162 aircraft on display in the United States were captured by the British at Leck, Germany in 1945. They were sent to France and were shipped aboard the …

Nov 5, 2019 · The Heinkel He 162 was a German jet fighter developed during World War II which saw limited service in the conflic's final months.

Sep 14, 2022 · The Heinkel He 162 "Volksjager" (the "People's Fighter") was a hasty solution to the German problem of the Allied bombing campaign. The campaign was spearheaded by …

The Heinkel He-162 Volksjäger, also known as the Salamander, was a German jet-powered fighter aircraft developed during the final stages of World War II. While it showed promise as …

This article examines the Heinkel He 162, a late WWII German jet fighter. It explores the historical context, including the urgent need for effective, easily produced jet fighters by Nazi Germany. …

The Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger (German, "People's Fighter") was a German single-engine, jet-powered fighter aircraft fielded by the Luftwaffe in World War II.