
Section 1 - DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
a. The Me-262 is a single-place, jet-propelled aircraft used as
a fighter-bomber. The low swept-back wing is a symmetrical
airfoil section with square tips. Automatic leading edge wing
slots are incorporated in the wing design. The fuselage of
of the Me-262 is triangle shaped with an unusually long nose,
and a tail assembly of a single fin and rudder. The under-
carriage is a squat tricycle type. Power is provided by two
propulsion units under the wing.
b. The approximate dimensions of the aircraft are as follows:
(1) Wing span 41 ft.
(2) Overall length 34 ft. 9 in.
(3) Height of fin above the ground 11 ft. 4 in.
c. The airplane gross weight runs between 10,154 lb. (empty)
and 14,272 lb. (with maximum fuel).
d. The propulsion units consist of two Junkers TL (Jumo 004) axial-
flow type jet engines. The power output is controlled by the
rate at which fuel is supplied to the burners.
FLIGHT CONTROLS
a. The flight controls are conventional, using push-pull rods
throughout.
(1) The ailerons were designed to use servotabs, but the air
craft received have had the aileron tabs converted to a ground
adjustable type, using turnbuckles for adjustment.
(2) The elevator trim tabs were also intended to be of the
servotype, but, on the aircraft received, have been fixed
by riveting in position.
(3) The rudder employs a controllable tab, operative from
the cockpit. The tab control is on the left side of the
cockpit. (See fig. 2-11). A position indicator (See fig. 2-12)
indicates the amount of tab adjustment.
b. There is a horizontal stabilizer trim control and indicator.
The angle of incidence of the stabilizer is varied by an
electric motor to trim the aircraft. Control is operated by
lever. (See fig. 2-3.) Horizontal stabilizer position is
shown on indicator (See fig. 2-4.) Power is supplied to the
controls by the switch in the main switch panel. (See fig. 4-9.)
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