Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a "Schwalbe"
| Country | Germany |
| Type | Single seat interceptor fighter |
| Date of service | July 1944 |
| Powerplant | Two Junkers Jumo 004B-1, -2 or -3 axial-flow turbojets. |
| Horsepower | 1,980 lb.s.t (x 2 engines) |
| Max Speed | 540 mph @ 19,685 ft. |
| ClimbRate | 3,937 ft./min. |
| Weight | |
| empty | 8,378 lbs. |
| loaded | 9,742 lbs. |
| Ceiling | 33,000 ft. |
| Range | 298 miles at sea level (with 396 Imp. gallons) 526 miles at 19,685 ft. (with 396 Imp. gallons) 652 miles at 29,560 ft. (with 396 Imp. gallons) |
| Armament | 4 - 30mm MK 108 cannons with 100 rpg for upper pair and 80 rpg for lower pair |