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Old 25th July 2011, 17:47
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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
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Old 26th July 2011, 02:06
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Re: Restored Me 262?

It's a "new" one, owned by the Messerschmitt foundation.
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Old 26th July 2011, 18:00
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Re: Restored Me 262?

Thanks, Dan! As a 262 "Experten", do you know what jet engines do they use in these?
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Old 26th July 2011, 19:08
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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
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Old 26th July 2011, 21:04
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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.
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Old 27th July 2011, 00:44
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Re: Restored Me 262?

Yes, they are J 85's.
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