Me.262 Production and Service

[HAHalliday]

There seems to be general agreement that peak Me.262 production was February 1945, but how many were built ? I have read figures ranging from 212 to an approximate 350. I would appreciate clarification on this point, and opinions as to why one or another source may be considered more accurate.

Similarly, the figure of Me.262s reaching service varies. One says it may ave been "as low as 200", but it would appear that as of March 1945 there were about 200 on the strength of operational units and about 100 more at training units - and these figures do not alow for aircraft that had previously been in service and then been either withdrawn or destroyed. My GUESS is that the figure for operational Me.262s was about 350, but an authorative source would clearly trump my uninformed guess. Your input welcome.