This was the final design for the Messerschmitt bomber, which was to be
of all-metal construction. The swept-back tapered wing was bulged at the
wing roots to accommodate the four BMW 018 jet engines. The lower part
of the fuselage held the bomb bay and the retractable undercarriage, which
consisted of two large diameter main wheels and twin nose wheels. Since
the engines were mounted as close to the fuselage as possible, a butterfly
tail unit was used to clear the jet engine exhaust stream. The bomb load
was projected at 4000 kg (8820 lbs) and no defensive armament was to be
fitted. The aircraft was in the early stages of construction at war's end.
Span: 17.37 m (57' 0") Length:
unknown Max. Speed: 880 km/h (547 mph)