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Messerschmitt Me-163C Komet
Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me-163 V6 Komet Prototype (For C-Series) During Engine Start-Up / Anlassen Date: 1940s
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This photograph captures the moment of excitement and innovation during the start-up of the Messerschmitt Me-163C Komet prototype, a groundbreaking rocket-powered fighter aircraft of the German Luftwaffe during the 1940s. The image, taken in the midst of World War II, showcases the determination and technological prowess of the German military in pushing the boundaries of aviation. The Me-163C Komet, designed by Alexander Lippisch and his team, was the first operational rocket-powered interceptor aircraft in history. Its distinctive shape and unique design, featuring a reusable liquid-fueled rocket engine, set new standards for speed and agility. The Me-163C was capable of reaching a top speed of over 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour), making it a formidable weapon in the skies. The photograph depicts the Me-163C prototype during the engine start-up process, an essential step in preparing the aircraft for a test flight. The intense concentration of the ground crew, the hissing sound of the igniting fuel, and the plume of smoke rising from the engine are all testament to the power and complexity of this revolutionary aircraft. The Me-163C Komet holds a significant place in aviation history as the first production rocket-powered fighter aircraft and a record breaker of its time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the ingenuity and ambition that drove the development of military aviation technology during the 1940s.
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