Messerschmitt Me 262 V3 PC+UC
Me 262 V3, radio code PC+UC, was the third prototype and the first Me 262 to fly unassisted on turbojets. Messerschmitt chief test pilot Fritz Wendel took it from Leipheim on 18 July 1942, turning the design's mixed-power development into a successful pure-jet flight and establishing the prototype's historical significance.
Identity
- Aliases
- Me 262 V3Projekt 1065 V3PC+UCThird Me 262 prototype
- Name
- Messerschmitt Me 262 V3 PC+UC
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Me 262 V3, radio code PC+UC, was the third prototype and the first Me 262 to fly unassisted on turbojets. Messerschmitt chief test pilot Fritz Wendel took it from Leipheim on 18 July 1942, turning the design's mixed-power development into a successful pure-jet flight and establishing the prototype's historical significance.
- First Flight Date
- 1942-07-18
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/record/18835
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 13:34:34 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 13:34:34 UTC
Other
- Vehicle Code
- V3 / PC+UC