What if the Me-262 wasnt tampered with

[John P Cooper]

Interesting discussion but please do not forget that programs like the 262 had been shelved early because they were not projected to be operation unitl 44 and the attitude at the tme was that they would not need them so production capacity was focused on the current. I think it was Milch who after taking over for Udet was touring the factory and was given a glimpse at the 262 and was not to happy that resources had been deverted. He wanted it stopped ASAP which is was not because of an agreement to allow some limited resources to be used on the project.


As for the reason for a bomber version I think this is due to the attitude (hitler, Goring, et al.) that only offensive aircraft need be built... I have found this attitude was very much in force until the full weight of the 8th AF combined with the long range fighter escort made itself felt.