Messerschmitt 163 Komet - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

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Messerschmitt 163 Komet

The only Rocket-Powered aircraft used in Combat during the 20th Century

in 1941, the German air force tested an impressive experimental rocket plane –– the Me 163. The Luftwaffe began to take delivery of the Me 163 Komet in 1944. Despite its performance, this fighter was impractical. Its extreme speed actually made it harder for pilots to hit their targets. The airplane also had a short-range –– it burned fuel very quickly. The two fuels required were highly corrosive and dangerous to work with. Messerschmitt, Klemm and Junkers only manufactured 400 Komets.

MESSERSCHMITT ME 163B–1A KOMET: (visit link)

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): MESSERSCHMITT ME 163B–1A KOMET Tail Number: (S/N): 191914 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Space and Aviation Museum - Ottawa, Ontario inside / outside: inside Other Information:: Visitors are not allowed to touch the aircraft and are not allowed to go beyond a 3 inch cable type border that surrounds the aircraft within that specific area. Access restrictions: Opening hours Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More details Admission fees Adult $15, Youth (3-17) $10 Senior (age 60+) / Student $13 Free on Thursdays between 4 and 5pm

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Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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