Messerschmitt Me 264
The Messerschmitt Me 264 was a long-range strategic bomber developed during World War II for the German Luftwaffe as its main strategic bomber. The design was later selected as Messerschmitt's competitor in the Reichsluftfahrtministerium's (the German Air Ministry) Amerikabomber (America Bomber) programme, for a strategic bomber capable of attacking New York City from bases in France or the Azores. Three prototypes were built but production was abandoned to allow Messerschmitt to concentrate on fighter production and the Junkers Ju 390 was selected in its place. Development continued as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft instead.
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- Manufacturer
- Messerschmitt
- Category
- Bombers
- First flight
- 1942-12-23
- Length
- 69.9 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 188 kt
- Max speed
- 295 kt
- Range
- 8,100 nm
- Service ceiling
- 26,250 ft
- Rate of climb
- 393 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 123,460 lb
- Empty weight
- 46,627 lb
- Powerplant
- 4 × BMW 801D (or BMW 801G)
- Engines
- 4
- Seats
- 8
- Length
- 68.6 ft
- Wingspan
- 141 ft
- Height
- 14.1 ft
- Number built
- 3
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.