Messerschmitt P.1111
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 1, 1938 |
| Founder | Willy Messerschmitt |
| Headquarters | Augsburg , Germany |
| Products | Aircraft, including jet-powered fighter concepts like the P.1111 |
The Messerschmitt P.1111 represented a jet-powered fighter and interceptor concept, engineered by Messerschmitt for the Luftwaffe during the closing stages of World War II.
History
Finalized in January 1945, the Me P.1111 was conceived as an advancement over the earlier Messerschmitt P.1110 Ente design.
This tailless aircraft measured 8.92 meters in length and featured wings with a nearly delta configuration, swept back at an angle of 45 degrees, spanning 9.12 meters across. It housed a pressurized cockpit designed for a single pilot. The propulsion system was intended to be a Heinkel HeS 011 turbojet engine, while its offensive armament included four 30 mm MK 108 cannon.
At a design evaluation meeting held in Oberammergau on February 27 and 28, 1945, the P.1111 excelled in assessments related to high-speed performance, takeoff, climb rate, and landing capabilities. Specialists concluded that these attributes highlighted the inherent advantages of the flying wing structural concept. Nevertheless, concerns regarding inadequate fuel protection led to the project's rejection.
Only a single wooden scale model was constructed. Subsequently, the concept evolved into the Me P.1112.
