The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft - the rocket-powered Me 163. Although the Me 163 scored relatively few kills, giving it a success rate much lower than the Me 262, it still had a massive psychological impact upon the Allies, and the technology and experiences gained in the Me 163 went on to influence the jet fighters of modern times.
The introduction of jet-powered aircraft demanded massive changes in training, equipment, servicing and tactics, all of which are described and examined in this essential analysis of the story of the Me 163 in frontline service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.
| ISBN: | 9781846039751 |
| Publication date: | 20th November 2010 |
| Author: | Stephen Ransom, HansHermann Cammann |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Aviation Elite Units |
| Genres: |
Military history Second World War Air forces and warfare Battles and campaigns Military vehicles |
The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft - the rocket-powered Me 163. Although the Me 163 scored relatively few kills, giving it a success rate much lower than the Me 262, it still had a massive psychological impact upon the Allies, and the technology and experiences gained in the Me 163 went on to influence the jet fighters of modern times.
The introduction of jet-powered aircraft demanded massive changes in training, equipment, servicing and tactics, all of which are described and examined in this essential analysis of the story of the Me 163 in frontline service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.
Jagdgeschwader 400 features in the following genres: Military history, Second World War, Air forces and warfare, Battles and campaigns, Military vehicles
Jagdgeschwader 400 is available in Paperback
Jagdgeschwader 400 was written by Stephen Ransom, HansHermann Cammann and published by Osprey Publishing
Jagdgeschwader 400 has 128 pages
Yes it is part of Aviation Elite Units series
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