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Heinkel He 219 V1 prototype

Heinkel He 219 V1 was the first prototype of the Uhu night-fighter family. It made the type's first flight on 6 November 1942, beginning development of the radar-equipped aircraft that entered Luftwaffe night-fighter service in 1943.

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He 219 V1first He 219 prototypeUhu prototype
Name
Heinkel He 219 V1 prototype
Status
retired

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Description
Heinkel He 219 V1 was the first prototype of the Uhu night-fighter family. It made the type's first flight on 6 November 1942, beginning development of the radar-equipped aircraft that entered Luftwaffe night-fighter service in 1943.
First Flight Date
1942-11-06
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August 8, 2026 at 03:33:29 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 03:33:29 UTC

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Serial Number
V1
Vehicle Code
V1