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 …

The He 162’s first allegedly air victory (and possibly the only one) was achieved by Lt. Rudolf Schmitt from I./JG 1, when he shot down a British fighter. However, this fighter was later …

Die Heinkel He 162 (Suggestivname: Spatz; auch: Volksjäger oder Salamander) ist ein deutsches Jagdflugzeug in Schulterdeckeranordnung. Es wurde in kürzester Zeit gegen Ende des …

May 20, 2022 · This fine history covers the whole history of the Volksjager project, from its inception in September 1944 through to the aircraft's ultimate operational deployment with …

Oct 22, 2020 · The Heinkel He 162 was one of Nazi Germany’s last ditch attempts to win back the control of the skies with a cheap jet fighter capable of being flown by almost anyone. Like all …

The Heinkel He 162 jet fighter was conceived, designed, and built in 90 days as a last attempt by Germany to avoid defeat in Second World War. Intended as an inexpensive fighter, the …

The Heinkel He 162, known as the ‘Volksjäger,’ was a symbol of Nazi Germany’s last-ditch effort to snatch air superiority from the Allies. Built in a mere 90 days, its design was revolutionary, …

Sep 8, 2017 · Launched in September 1944 by the RLM (Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium) under the name “Volksjäger” (The People’s Hunter), the He 162 (called He 500 initially) faced intense …

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 Spatz, better known as the Volksjäger, or People's Fighter, was a single-engined jet fighter went from a basic design to its maiden flight in three months at the end of …