As far as is known, the uncompleted V 2 and V 3 airframes were undamaged. The Me 264V 1 was slightly damaged as a result of the raid, but it was repaired quickly. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. A rare view of the port side of the Me 264 V 1, W.Nr. 26400001, RE+EN seen at Augsburg. Note the oxygen unit on the fuselage wall to the right of the co-pilot's position. 26400001, coded RE+EN, emerged from its hangar at Augsburg for the first time on 23 December 1942. The Me 264 faced a slew of material delays and underperformed in tests despite claims made by the people at Messerschmitt. Take-off was trouble-free, although because of some safety concerns, the landing gear was left down for the duration of the flight. Provisionally to be fitted with a pressurised cockpit, but not confirmed. 4/3/2018 The armoured pilot's seat in the photograph, but the co-pilot's seat has not yet been installed on its runners.
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 America as well as support Kriegsmarine U-boat operations in the Atlantic. Ribbons are clickable to their respective campaigns/operations.The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. The Me 264 is a rank III German bomber with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB) and 3.7 (SB). 26400001, coded RE+EN, was rolled out of its hangar at Augsburg ready for its maiden flight. - 'Close lid first before activating equipment!'. C) With heavier jettisonable undercarriage (total six wheels, two fixed, four jettisonable) 123,459 lb (56,000 kg) Three revised series versions of the Me 264 emerged: From the V 4 it was planned that all further prototypes as well as first series aircraft should be fitted with four high-performance BMW 801 E engines with turbo-charger and GM 1 system. Defensive armament was to consist of an MG 131 in the A and B turret positions, an HD 151/Z in the B-2 position and an MG 131 in C turret position. (Showcased structural dimension values pertain to the
Arrangement Me-264. Seifert then calculated three overall weight options allowing for different fuel loads: Messerschmitt planned a further variant of this version featuring two additional Jumo 004 jet engines or BMW 801 E/F high-altitude engines and submitted plans to the Luftwaffe ordnance specialists for evaluation. As with the long-range reconnaissance version it was to be equipped with four Jumo 222 E/F high-altitude engines and two additional jet engines. Calculated maximum speed at 6,400 m would have been approximately 577 km/h, while with jumo Jet engines fitted, approximately 655 km/h at 6,700 m. Due to its pressurised cabin the aircraft would be able to operate at altitudes up to 14,500 m. This version was to carry three Rb 50/30 automatic cameras and defensive armament was to consist of an MG 131 in the A and 13 turret positions, an HD 151/Z in the B-2 position and an MG 151 in C turret position. During March 1944, the Allied air forces inflicted damage on the Me 264 programme and also gained vital information on the very existence of the 'Sudeten'. The defensive armament for the Me 264 B was revised on several occasions up to August 1944, but finally settled upon 360-degree revolving turrets to be equipped with two MG 213s. Note that the design for the nosewheel is still based on the original proposal in that it retracted horizontally under the pilot's position. These would probably have been for the flight engineer and gunners. Note also the absence of the 13 mm MG 131 machine gun as seen in the mock-up. 390 ft/min (119 m/min) All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. Development of the Me 264 spanned some eight years, culminating in only three prototypes - only one of which was able to achieve flight (this being the Me 264 V1). Three cameras to be fitted at rear.