Book it was from didn't list any sources but it was translated from German by H. Goehrke, former pilot of NJG 1/3 (Bf 110) and EK 16 (Me 163). Members. Although a failure as a fighter, the Komet was the most revolutionary aircraft ever and achieved many world records, including the first to exceed 1,000 km/h and to reach its critical Mach in level flight. The engine that was eventually chosen was made by Hellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft, maker of reliable RATO units. A larger version, called the DFS 194, powered by a propeller, was abandoned before completion, and Lippisch's team (now at Messerschmitt) focused entirely on the design of the rocket-powered version. 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total), Can go over Mach 1 in level flight at very high altitudes (~15,500 m), Powerful 30 mm MK 108 cannons that are extremely deadly, Prone to wing overload crashes when the fuel tanks are full, Aircraft easily compresses during high speed, Unfavourable armament ballistics for fighting jets. Even the highest BR jets cannot threaten this tiny terror lightly, lest it feasts on their blood! Can somebody please tell me why I have to grind through the Me 163 that is way overtiered @ BR 8.7?!?! The most energy-efficient way of using the Komet's engine is to use it to its fullest when climbing, to then shut it off whilst engaging enemies, so, if possible, avoid using the Komet's engine in a straight line. La représentation d’une arme ou d’un véhicule réel dans ce jeu ne signifie pas la participation au développement du jeu, le sponsoring ou à l’approbation de tout fabricant d’armes ou de véhicule. 190k. Although the Ente was destroyed on its second flight and Opel moved on to make his own design, the seed for rocket-powered aircraft was planted in Lippisch. Le Messerschmitt Me.163 "Komet" a été conçu par le Docteur Alexander Lippsich, et résulte d'une longue série d'expériences d'avion sans queue & de planeur. The latter means that the Komet must rush into the battlefield quickly before its fuel supply falls low and it needs to land at an airbase. This Is Why I Love This Game!! Le Me-163 était tant avancé qu'il pouvait surpasser tous les avions de l'époque, et qu'il est doté d'un battlerating d'avion à réaction de la guerre de Corée dans War Thunder ! This is a subreddit for War Thunder, a cross platform vehicular combat MMO developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Its huge thrust-to-weight ratio guarantees however that the Komet will be able to engage the enemy very early on in a match. Pourtant, ce n'est qu'en 1941 que le Me.163 tel que nous le connaissons apparaît. https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Me_163_B&oldid=85421. So if a former pilot had editorial power over this and he saw nothing wrong with it, then it might be legit. I got challenged to get a single kill with the Me-163, and successfully land. Although hard to catch, it is not hard to kill. War Thunder ME-163 ROCKETSHIP! The designation was then changed to Me 163 B-1. START PLAYING!! In the constantly changing conditions of aerial combat, the 163 could simply run out of shells before having a chance to successfully destroy a heavy bomber. In War Thunder Update 1.81 "Die Walküren" planen wir, eine neue Modifikation des Fan-Favoriten Me 163B Komet Raketenjägers einzuführen. Skins and camouflages for the Me 163 B from live.warthunder.com. The B-1 had 60 rounds per gun. Even at BR 8.0, few jets can out run, out climb, or out turn the Komet, and even fewer can do all three at the same time. It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries". It was not a priority project and it was another 2 years before the larger combat capable Me 163 B was ready for action and a few months after that before it has its baptism of fire and history. Cependant, cela ne va pas sans inconvénient: le moteur lui-même est peu fiable et reste susceptible d'une combustion spontanée s'il n'est pas manipulé correctement. There are two characteristics that make the Me 163 what it is in War Thunder. But now somehoe im starting with the Me 163 on the ground like any other plane ( RB). The He 162 A-2is a rank V German jet fighter with a battle rating of 6.3 (AB/RB) and 6.7 (SB). Schiffer Military History, 1992. Each is armed with the same amount of ammunition, which means that all guns will fire together until empty. I'm just honestly curious on how well it actually functions. Cela donne une certaine représentation de la vitesse du Me.163. By the 47th production variant, the Komet was upgunned to twin 30mm Mk 108 cannon. Rejoignez-nous sur  et   , ou encore sur le Forum ! In July 1944 a tiny aircraft tore through the formation of B-17 bombers spitting fire. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews War Thunder > General Discussions > Topic Details. Fuel management is a constant worry when flying in the 163. Conversely don't chase top jets, get altitude, let them come to you (they will). When engaging or evading a target, the Komet can make use of its splendid turning ability, yet every pilot should keep in mind that when its fuel tank is full, this aircraft's wings are very prone to rip at high G's due to the extra weight. 2.4k. A very small number was produced; only 91 before the end of 1944. This tiny plane and its inventor literally changed the shape of aviation. Là encore : la très grande vitesse devient plus un inconvénient plutôt qu'un avantage: l'entrainement des pilotes devenant encore plus difficile. Download War Thunder NOW! Me.163 B-1 - серийный ракетный истребитель Третьего рейха. Es gibt zwei Merkmale, die die Me 163 machen, was es in War Thunder ist. Le premier combat qu'essuie le Me.163 survient le 29 Juillet 1944 à Brandis, près de Leipzig. Les bombardiers alliés, n'ayant jamais vue une machine atteignant une vitesse pareille, casse leur formation et demandent l'annulation de la mission. The Me-163 began life at the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug as a modification of the Lippisch Delta IV glider, known as the DFS 39. Still, any disciplined Komet jockey can overcome its shortcomings, rocketing high above the map, cut throttle, and easily glide at a mind-blowing 400 km/h to action. The first is its powerful rocket engine, the second is its low fuel supply. Masse éjecté par second . La cible est un groupe de bombardiers B-17 'la Forteresse Volante' de l'USAAF, on route pour bombarder la raffinerie de pétrole Leuna près de Merseburg. Created Jun 20, … Little did I know....*Join the Discord!! Employé de Messerschmitt en 1939, Lippsich crée le premier prototype opérationnel: utilisant un moteur fusée plutôt qu'un moteur à piston plus standard. The Me 163 B is a rank V German jet fighter The Me 163 B-1 is a fun to play aircraft that provides a very different play style. Its huge thrust-to-weight ratio guarantees however that the Komet will be able to engage the enemy very early on in a match. By the late 1930's the basic design of what would eventually become the Me 163 was taking shape. The aptly named "Komet" (Comet) was not an emergency fighter but a result of years of development, all the brainchild of one of the great aircraft pioneers, Dr. Alexander Lippisch. I am a decent player, ive grinded through the most of the nations to at least level 6 but this is ridiculous!! There he became interested in tailless aircraft and despite the Versailles Treaty restricted times experimented and developed many tail first (canards, French for "duck") and tailless gliders. Attempts to optimize the Me-163 for mass production, as well as the fitting of the HWK 109-509, as opposed to the old Walter R-1-203 engine, resulted in the Me-163B, that began production in late 1941. With the successful experimental design test flights in the 1940 work progressed on the next version, the Me 163A - reusing an RLM airframe number from the cancelled Bf 163 as a disguise - and first flew on 1 September 1941. However, this did not come without any drawbacks. 90 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot. Les avions allemands engagent les cibles par l'arrière, approchant à une vitesse proche de 950 km/h. De plus, le design propre de l'appareil l'empêche de décoller de manière conventionnelle: il devait utiliser des roues de support lors du décollage. Après cet incident, les pilotes de Me.163 travaillent une nouvelle technique: monter dans un angle très important, utilisant tout le carburant dans le processus, et attaquer l'adversaire durant la descente en piqué, utilisant la gravité à leur avantage. This jet fighter has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. It inspired many experimental rocket aircraft in its wake, Ki-200, X-1, X-15, even the Space Shuttle are descendants of that little plane. Emmerling, M., and J. Dressel. On 2 January 1939 Lippisch joined the Messerschmitt group with its much better manufacturing ability, completing the experimental aircraft. Die erste ist die leistungsstarke Raketenmotor, der zweite seiner niedrigen Kraftstoffzufuhr ist. Le Me.163 est l'avion le plus rapide existant jusqu'en 1947, cette année son record est battu par le Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak, un avion expérimental. Ahogy már az előzetesben is tudattuk veletek, az Me 163 frissítve lesz, és kap egy új változatot is. All rights reserved. The two cannons are mounted with one in each wing. Aujourd'hui le Me.163 est exposé dans de nombreux musées à travers le monde, tel un hommage à ce projet échoué. War Thunder. High closing speeds require maxed out crews Keen Vision and G-Tolerance and majority of Awareness, and of course Expert qualification. Cela donne une certaine représentation de la vitesse du Me.163. Kedves játékosok! The Mk 108 had a low rate of fire and poor reliability. Története Az Me 163 "Komet" elég terjedelmes, és izgalmas… The Me 163 was a unique aircraft standing virtually alone in aviation history. Attention! Cette news a été publiée avec l'ancienne version du site. The turrets could not turn fast enough, barely able to follow the streak with their eyes too. Although hard to catch, it is not hard to kill. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews War Thunder > General Discussions > Topic Details. Lord Castellan. Even the highest BR jets cannot threaten this tiny terror lightly, lest it feasts on their blood! Die neue Me 163B-0 stellt das Vorserienmodell des Flugzeugs dar, das aus einigen Dutzend Einheiten bestand, bevor die reguläre B-1-Modifikation 1944 in die Serienproduktion ging. The new Me 163B-0 represents the pre-production model of the aircraft, which consisted of a few dozen units before the regular B-1 modification entered serial production in 1944. War Thunder. A War Thunder következő nagy frissítésének kiadásával mutatjuk be a Me 163B új verzióját és a meglévő típus továbbfejlesztett modelljét! If you are chasing an enemy and you're at a lower energy state than the bandit, it is, of course, reasonable to turn on the engine to catch the enemy, but then, if you are at a lower energy state than an enemy, you've probably done something wrong.