The first prototype, Me 264 V1, bearing a Stammkennzeichen (factory code) of RE+EN, was flown on 23 December 1942. It was powered at first by four Jumo 211J inline engines of 1,340 PS …

Feb 1, 2008 · Article on the Luftwaffe's efforts to develop its first strategic bomber. The result was the Messerschmitt Me-264, capable of bombing US cities and protecting the U-boat fleet in the …

Jul 27, 2022 · But it wasn’t until the 23rd of December 1942, that the first prototype, the Me 264V1, made its first flight. In terms of its construction, the aircraft had a very clean …

In early 1941, Messerschmitt received an order to build six prototype Projekt 1061 aircraft, which were given the designation of Me 264. If the aircraft proved capable, a further 24 aircraft were …

The Messerschmitt Me 264 was intended as a long-range aircraft and reconnaissance platform that was to supply the German Luftwaffe with a bomber capable of hitting targets within …

The first prototype, the Me 264 V1, bearing the Stammkennzeichen factory code of RE+EN, was flown on 23 December 1942. It was powered at first by four Jumo 211 J inline engines of 990 …

The completed Messerschmitt Me 264, V 1, W.Nr. 26400001, coded RE+EN, emerged from its hangar at Augsburg for the first time on 23 December 1942. It was fitted with four 12-cylinder, …

Unofficially called the ‘America bomber’, the Messerschmitt Me 264 was an unarmed long-range bomber with an exceptionally long range of 45 hours flying time, carrying 3,968lb (1,800 kg) of …

Jun 5, 2023 · A comprehensive synopsis of the design, development, and flight testing of the Messerschmitt Me 264, the German prototype long-range bomber of World War II that would …

The Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerika (America) was a eight seat four engine all metal aircraft with cigar shaped circular section monocoque fuselage with a high aspect ratio finely tapered wing …