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John Beaman

25th July 2011 16:47

Restored Me 262?

This is probably old news, but the attached video shows a 109G-10 and 262 flying in a display over Berlin. The 262 looks a little weird, especially the engine pods--they look bigger than an original and I'm sure they are not Jumos!

What's the story on this 262? Is is a restoration or one of the new builds?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhOTB52hJKU&feature=related

Dan O'Connell

26th July 2011 01:06

Re: Restored Me 262?

It's a "new" one, owned by the Messerschmitt foundation.

John Beaman

26th July 2011 17:00

Re: Restored Me 262?

Thanks, Dan! As a 262 "Experten", do you know what jet engines do they use in these?

dp_burke

26th July 2011 18:08

Re: Restored Me 262?

Googling might help out here, plus all the info that the video comentators typed in, not that I'd put much store by youtube comments.

http://www.stormbirds.com/project/index.html

http://www.stormbirds.com/project/te.../technical.htm
regards
Dennis

Bill Walker

26th July 2011 20:04

Re: Restored Me 262?

From memory, they are GE J85s, or the civilian equivalent CJ610. Those are relatively small, and cheap. Well, cheap to buy anyway. "Cheap to run" and "jet" can't be used in the same sentence.

Dan O'Connell

26th July 2011 23:44

Re: Restored Me 262?

Yes, they are J 85's.

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