Junkers EF128
published in Luft'46
The EF128, also known as EF62 and EF63, was developed since summer 1944 according to a RLM request for jet fighter aircraft. Parallel designs were started at Blohm+Voss as BV.P.212.03, Focke-Wulf, Heinkel and Messerschmitt. The EF128 was specially designed for ultra short intercept missions against bomber pulks for special object defense. A maximum flight time of 11 minutes were calculated. The aircraft concept showed a tailless design for two people.
In January 1945 the RLM decided to place an order for the serial production of the EF128. The serial production was intended for summer 1945. But no prototype was built until the Soviets occupied Dessau in April 1945.
Technical Data:
| Aircraft | year | engine | length in m | span in m | wing area im sqm | net weight in kg | payload in kg | seats | speed in km/h | range in km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF128 | 1945 | 1 x Heinkel He-S-011 (1300kp) | 7,05 | 8,90 | 31,20 | 2600 | 1500 | 1 | 990 | n.a. |
Weblinks:
- Luft46.com - EF128 Story, Drawings, Photos, Data
- Lexikon-der-Wehrmacht.de - Story, Data, Photos
- Wikipedia.org - EF128 Story
- MilitaryFactory.com - EF128 Story, Data
- Airwar.ru - EF128 Story
Literature:
- Dan Johnson
Luftwaffe Project Aircraft #1: Junkers EF128
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contents last updated 29 Aug 2003