Horten Ho 229

Origin: Gothaer Waggonfabrik AG. to Horten design (see note below)

Type: Single seat fighter/bomber

Engines:
Two Junkers Jumo 004B turbojets
Thrust: 1,980lb (900kg)

Dimensions:
Span 16.75m
Length 7.47m
Height 2.80m

Weights:
Empty: 10,140lbs (4600kg)
Max. loaded: 19,840lb (9000kg)

 Speed:
607mph (977km/h)

Ceiling:
52,500ft (16,000m)

Range:
1,970 miles (3170km) at 393mph (635km/h) with two drop tanks

Armaments: Planned
Four Mk 103 or Mk 108 cannon
Plus
Two 1,000kg bombs

Comments:
First flown in January 1945, the Ho 229 was the innovative design of Walter and Reimar Horten, both former Luftwaffe officers. The test programme showed the 229 to have outstanding speed and handling characteristics but developement was halted when US troops overran the research facility. Some dispute has arisen over whether the 229 should be classified as the Go 229 or Ho 229. Since Gothar was supposed to build 229 and didn't really design it, I'm arbitrarily going with the Ho 229 designation in honor of the designers.
Additional Images:
Image 1 - A complete Ho 229 preparing for flight testing.
Image 2 - Same Ho 229 as above, different angle.
Image 3 - A Ho 229 V3 after capture. Incomplete. Could be FE-490, not sure. (© NASM)
Image 4 - A Ho 229 V3 after capture. Incomplete. FE-490 (© NASM)
Image 5 - The Ho IX V2 during flight testing at Oranienburg in January, 1945.
Image 6 - A Ho 229 under construction.
Image 7 - A rear view of a Ho 229
Image 8 - Awaiting Restoration at the Paul Garber Facility. New as of 7-2-98
Image 9 - Awaiting Restoration at the Paul Garber Facility. New as of 7-2-98
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