Rhapsody of the Third Reich (Nazi Apocalypse Technology)
The failure of Nazi Germany to develop the rotorcraft was a fortunate event for the Allies; otherwise, Allied pilots might have had to contend with the Triebflügel, which could take off from any corner at any time, and the MK103/213 model 30 cannon it carried posed a significant threat to any target
It is said that after Germany's defeat in 1945, when the Allied forces accepted the surrender of the German Navy, they were astonished to discover that 54 German U-boats and over 6,000 technical personnel and scientists had mysteriously vanished from the Nazi Navy. Additionally, due to the chaotic situation at the time, it was difficult to conduct a precise count, but there was still ample evidence indicating that some elite German troops had disappeared without a trace. The most credible theory is that they fled to neutral countries in South America to escape post-war punishment, while another theory suggests they retreated to a secret base in Antarctica. Furthermore, the chaotic circumstances made it challenging to obtain accurate statistics, yet there remained substantial evidence that some elite German soldiers had vanished without a trace. The most credible theory is that they fled to neutral countries in South America to avoid post-war repercussions, while another theory posits that they escaped to a secret base in Antarctica.
It is worth mentioning that the space shuttle travels at a higher speed, yet it can safely open its cargo bay, whereas the spaceplane cannot. The reason is that the space shuttle has already entered a true Earth orbit (at an altitude of over 110 kilometers above the Earth's surface, which is also the minimum critical height required for launching satellites; if this height is not reached, the satellite will immediately crash). At this point, although it is orbiting the Earth at high speed like a satellite, the space shuttle itself is almost stationary, and in a state of weightlessness, it can certainly open its cargo bay safely. The reason is that the space shuttle has already entered a true Earth orbit (at an altitude of over 110 kilometers above the Earth's surface, which is also the minimum critical height required for launching satellites; if this height is not reached, the satellite will immediately crash). At this point, although it is orbiting the Earth at high speed like a satellite, the space shuttle itself is almost stationary, and in a state of weightlessness, it can certainly open its cargo bay safely.
The Hornet is also equipped with three X-4 air-to-air missiles on its annular outer wings, intended for long-range attacks against enemy bombers. Naturally, this is merely theoretical; even if Germany manages to hold on for a while, the technical difficulties associated with this system make it unlikely to be put into practical use
12. Delta Wing Jet Bomber
This is the German Flettner Fl 282 Kolibri, which some believe to be the world's first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (though it is uncertain whether it qualifies as a helicopter). It was test-flown in February 1941, making it the first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the world at that time. Its structural design bears a striking resemblance to certain flying saucers that are suspected to be piloted by extraterrestrials, and it is equipped with a standard jet engine manufactured in Germany.
The German He162 "Fire Lizard" jet fighter, also known as the People's Fighter, had several configurations during its initial design phase. Ultimately, the finalized design featured a forward-swept wing configuration. Although the choice of a forward-swept wing may have been influenced by the aircraft's layout, it unexpectedly provided excellent maneuverability due to the characteristics of the forward-swept wing (the issue of aerodynamic elastic divergence at high speeds is not pronounced in the He162, which operates at high subsonic speeds). Coupled with its lightweight structure, the aircraft exhibited remarkable maneuverability.
After 1945, many German aircraft manufacturing plants began to switch to the production of this aircraft. The term "national fighter" signifies that it can be mass-produced and is simple to operate, making it accessible for anyone to fly. Some factories are responsible for final assembly; others are tasked with manufacturing the metal structure of the fuselage; the smaller components of the aircraft are produced by small and medium-sized machine shops across Germany; wooden parts (wings, vertical stabilizers) are manufactured by furniture factories. The final monthly production will reach 4,000 units. Some factories are responsible for final assembly; others are tasked with manufacturing the metal structure of the fuselage; the smaller components of the aircraft are produced by small and medium-sized machine shops across Germany; wooden parts (wings, vertical stabilizers) are manufactured by furniture factories. The final monthly production will reach 4,000 units
In early 1940, the German Glider Research Institute (Deutsches Forschungsinstitut für Segelflug, hereinafter referred to as DFS) embarked on an ambitious project to achieve supersonic flight. At that time, only rocket engines could provide sufficient power, and to break the sound barrier, there was only one viable approach: to design a new type of rocket-powered aircraft for high-altitude flight
The initial concepts of the Sanger Silverbird are quite reasonable; however, a flaw emerges at this step. We now know that releasing munitions from a fighter jet during high-speed flight is not an easy task. The F/A-22 releases munitions at supersonic speeds by utilizing immense aerodynamic forces to "force" the missiles out of the aircraft. If it relied solely on the gravitational pull of the missiles, they would not fall but would instead remain firmly attached to the aircraft. The F/A-22's method of releasing munitions at supersonic speeds involves leveraging significant aerodynamic forces to "force" the missiles out. If it depended only on the missiles' own weight, they would not descend but would cling tightly to the aircraft. The Sanger Silverbird, with speeds exceeding 10 times the speed of sound, cannot employ conventional bomb release methods. Not to mention the act of releasing munitions, even opening the bomb bay doors would severely adversely affect an aircraft flying at such high speeds.
The truly fatal major issue lies with the engine. The Walter HWK509A-1 or HWK509A-2 rocket engines can only sustain a very short flight time, and under extreme high altitudes and very low temperatures, the vacuum tubes of the rocket engine can experience freezing. Of course, the Germans have been continuously developing new types of rocket engines, and perhaps soon they will have a heating system that uses methanol and oxygen as fuel, capable of operating stably in low-temperature conditions. If that were the case, the development of the DFS228 would make breakthrough progress, and the original "three-step" plan of the DFS might smoothly advance to the second and third steps. However, with the downfall of the Third Reich, all of this became a mere illusion.
Although this type of flying saucer has been successfully developed, it experiences severe vibrations during high-speed flight due to a significant degree of imbalance
The operation and usage of the Hornet vertical takeoff and landing interceptor are exceedingly complex. The pilot lies prone under the glass canopy to control the aircraft, and it can be said that during aerial combat, the pilot's face is the closest part to the enemy aircraft, which undoubtedly imposes significant psychological pressure on the operator, naturally affecting their technical performance. Furthermore, such a small internal space precluded the installation of the immature ejection seats of that time; if the pilot were to bail out directly, both the pilot and the navigator would be sucked into the massive turbine in the middle of the fuselage and ground into pulp. Additionally, it must land vertically, just as it takes off, making each landing a technical risk. Everyone knows how unstable the three landing gear can be during landing.
Blade Runner
It is important to note that the design of the Sanger Silverbird is highly rational, featuring a smooth and streamlined exterior that bears a strong resemblance to many high-speed experimental aircraft developed later (such as some of the later X-series experimental aircraft from the United States). This implies that, theoretically, if the Sanger Silverbird could be manufactured, its extremely avant-garde configuration would be sufficient to accomplish equally avant-garde missions. Note that this is a matter of "theory". If the Sanger Silverbird could be manufactured, theoretically, its extremely avant-garde configuration would be sufficient to accomplish equally avant-garde missions. Note that this is a matter of "theory".
Among the numerous flying wing aircraft programs that emerged during World War II, the Go 229 is one of the most promising to have come to fruition, having appeared in "Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons". Its designers conducted extensive experiments with flying wing configurations, resulting in a highly mature design for the Go 229. The primary drawback of flying wing aircraft is their poor stability; to improve this, a highly swept aerodynamic shape is required, along with a forward center of gravity. The Go 229 meets both of these criteria.
Nazi Germany was an unprecedentedly brutal regime in human history since the advent of civilized society, with crimes that are beyond enumeration. From a moral perspective, it was a heinous criminal organization, responsible for atrocities such as genocide that are beyond human comprehension. Nevertheless, the formidable combat power and exceptional military quality of the Nazi army are indeed admirable, particularly their level of technological advancement. A scientist once remarked, "The most beautiful flowers bloom in the garden of demons," which serves as the highest praise for them. However, I believe that technological progress achieved at the cost of the destruction of human civilization and morality is something we should reject.
The shape of this rocket interceptor is symmetrical, with a fuselage resembling that of a cigar, swept wings, and a single vertical tail. The pilot is seated in an armored pressurized cockpit. Its fuel consists of alcohol and liquid oxygen, stored in tanks located behind the cockpit; the rocket engine is mounted at the rear of the aircraft
13. Aerospace Plane
The appearance of the JuEF132 was quite avant-garde for its time, with its engine layout resembling that of the British 3V bomber from the 1950s (the Avro Vulcan). Additionally, the overall design of the JuEF132 bore similarities to the Soviet Tu-16 bomber from the 1950s (in fact, the designers of this aircraft were all captured by the Soviets, contributing significantly to the early development of Soviet jet aircraft)
It is said that Nazi Germany developed several models of flying saucers, some of which even underwent test flights. They encountered many technical challenges, but some were indeed capable of relatively normal flight
6. Rotorcraft Fighter
The Triebflügel is a highly specialized aircraft, whose fixed wings are replaced by three rotors. The rotors are installed at a position one-third of the way from the nose of the aircraft, arranged at 120° angles to each other, with a ramjet engine mounted at the tip of each rotor. The pitch of the propellers can be adjusted by the pilot. During the climb phase, the maximum speed of the aircraft can reach 730 kilometers per hour, at which point the rotational speed of the rotors is significantly higher than the forward speed of the aircraft. This ensures the normal operation of the ramjet engines. As the aircraft's flight speed increases, the rotational speed of the rotors decreases, bringing the intake speed of the ramjet engines closer to the flight speed of the aircraft.
Equipped with a bi-directional rotor engine, it carries 5 jet fighter aircraft, which are mounted under the belly and wings like suspended bombs. This is likely intended for long-range escort of bombers or intercepting enemy bombers beyond the national borders
The Sanger Silverbird space bomber, like the V-1 missile, takes off using a long launch rail. The rail launch method is actually similar to the current vertical launch systems and is one of the effective takeoff methods for high-speed aircraft, as the long track provides the aircraft with an extremely high initial velocity. Perhaps one day in the future, we will witness this scene again. However, it is worth noting that the swastika symbol, which once represented terror and brutality on the vertical tail, will no longer appear.
The aircraft is launched vertically from its transport truck. After launch, the pilot will operate the aircraft independently and will use the auxiliary combustion chamber to transition the aircraft to level flight, entering a cruising state. After attacking the target, the aircraft will glide back to the landing site for landing. Of course, it similarly failed to enter production
The wind tunnel tests of this peculiar weapon reached a maximum speed of 0.9 Mach and it is equipped with an ejection seat. However, according to the precession of gyroscopes in physics, a high-speed rotating object generates a torque in a direction 90° to the plane of rotation when the central axis changes direction. This means that when the pilot maneuvers the aircraft, the nose may turn in a direction that even he cannot foresee. The size and mass of the rotor can also complicate aircraft control; perhaps modern computer-assisted flight control systems could address this issue, but it is hard to imagine that the purely mechanical control systems of World War II could enable a pilot to master such a peculiar rotorcraft. Similar to conventional propellers, the three-blade rotor has a gradually decreasing angle of attack from the root to the tip, and there are no control surfaces on it; the aircraft is controlled by the control surfaces on the tail. For the pilot, transitioning from vertical flight to horizontal flight is very challenging, and vice versa. The aircraft also faces difficult problems during landing. Vertical landing is nearly impossible, yet it is the only method of landing available.
The Sanger Silverbird in a frenzy reached the target airspace and the library (perhaps Moscow or Washington), opened its bomb bay, and dropped a nuclear bomb
The aircraft is lightweight, has a simple structure, and is relatively small in size. The fuselage is constructed from a steel tube framework, covered with aluminum skin; the wings, except for the 55-degree downward-canted wingtips, are made of wooden structure, and both the vertical and horizontal stabilizers are also of wooden construction; however, it is equipped with an ejection seat, which was rare at the time, to facilitate escape from the engine intake; it employs a tricycle landing gear system.
The developer, the renowned German company Focke-Wulf, believes that the rotor interceptor has the following advantages: high efficiency and low fuel consumption, lightweight, and high altitude capability. Furthermore, the engine of the rotor interceptor can operate using any volatile combustible gas or liquid, and in the event of an engine failure, the three-blade rotor equipped with a booster rocket can ensure the safe landing of the aircraft
5. Rotorcraft
Focke-Wulf Triebflügel rotorcraft fighter employs advanced ramjet engines that operate smoothly at high altitudes. A ramjet engine is essentially a cylindrical tube that can only function as a jet engine when air flows through it at high speeds. The high-speed air entering the engine acts as an air compressor. The successful development of a ramjet engine with a length-to-diameter ratio of 25 allows it to provide suitable thrust for driving the rotor. The role of the booster rockets installed within the ramjet engine is to accelerate the rotor to Mach 0.9, enabling the ramjet engine to achieve sufficient starting speed. Another significant advantage of the ramjet engine is its ability to utilize relatively inferior quality fuel, which became an increasingly severe issue for Nazi Germany during the war due to fuel shortages. During flight, the three wings equipped with engines rotate rapidly around the fuselage.
After the war, the Allied forces seized over a thousand partially assembled fire lizards in a cave factory. They were out of time and lacked fuel. With most refineries destroyed, even technologically mature jets like the Me-262 Stormbird could only remain on the airfield waiting for the Allies to bomb them
On December 6, 1944, the prototype He126V1 was test-flown. On December 10, during a flight demonstration, the aircraft crashed, resulting in total destruction and loss of life. In addition to the poor quality of the glue used in the wooden structure, which rendered the aircraft's structure fragile, there were several other issues: the design was rushed, the gap between the engine nacelle and the fuselage was narrow, leading to severe airflow interference at the tail due to the lack of streamlining; during high-speed flight, the tail frequently exhibited unpredictable oscillations; and when making sharp left turns with a load factor exceeding 4G, the aircraft entered a state of severe instability. Therefore, the "Fire Monster" was aptly named, as it was entirely impossible for it to be piloted by the "National Pilots" as imagined by Nazi officials. Even those veteran pilots flying this aircraft had to adhere to the regulations in the flight manual: "Flight control movements must be gentle and coherent, avoiding rough and sudden actions." It is evident that such an aircraft would have poor performance in aerial combat engagements.
In mid-1943, a large number of B-17 heavy bombers from the Allied forces launched an air raid on the Schweinfurt bearing factory in Germany. The German military deployed a significant number of fighter planes to intercept them, resulting in a fierce and bloody battle in the clear skies. After this engagement, returning Allied pilots reported encountering a disc-shaped unidentified flying object—definitely not an airplane! Moreover, some claimed to have seen an Iron Cross insignia on it. This was likely the first report of an unidentified flying object by Allied pilots. This should be the legendary top-secret Nazi phenomenon—flying saucers
In the design scheme of the DFS228, there has been a significant change in the pilot's driving posture. The first prototype, DFS228V1, adopted a conventional seated driving position for the pilot. However, to avoid affecting the smooth shape of the nose and to provide the pilot with a better field of vision, the second prototype, DFS228V2, was modified to a prone driving posture. DFS replaced the pilot's seat with an adjustable horizontal angle prone board, allowing the pilot to lie prone while controlling the flight. All controls, oxygen supply, and cockpit equipment were also relocated from the front of the nose to a panel in the middle of the fuselage at the rear of the nose. This effectively reduced the volume of the pressurized cabin and improved sealing. Additionally, all transparent components in the nose are made of double-layer resin glass. Between the two layers, there is a warm circulating airflow to prevent the resin glass from frosting.
In 1944, in response to the increasingly powerful Allied forces, particularly the formidable armored onslaught of the Soviet Army threatening German territory, Germany initiated the development of a new generation of ground attack aircraft. The new model, named the "Paw of the Eagle," was designed to replace the outdated Heinkel Hs 129 attack aircraft. The design philosophy was to utilize powerful firepower and substantial protective armor to hunt enemy tanks at low altitudes, which aligns perfectly with the operational concepts of the later A-10 attack aircraft. Although the appearance of the Paw of the Eagle may not be as avant-garde as some other late-war German aircraft, it was exceptionally suited for the high-risk task of low-altitude attacks.
Due to the high-altitude flight of DFS228, it is essential to have a pressurized cabin. Initially, to reduce the overall weight of the aircraft, DFS planned to use wooden materials for the pressurized cabin. However, the wooden pressurized cabin struggled to withstand the immense pressure during testing, resulting in cracking. Consequently, DFS later switched to metal materials for the pressurized cabin. Additionally, the nose section features a double-layer structure and utilizes aluminum film.
Germany, along with the United States of that era, was a pioneer in modern helicopters. Both countries developed some of the world's earliest practical helicopters during World War II. However, the forward-thinking Germans were not satisfied with this; they began the development of a new generation of high-performance vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as early as 1938. To achieve both the vertical takeoff capability of helicopters and the high-speed performance of conventional fixed-wing aircraft, the Germans opted for the highly innovative concept of the tiltrotor aircraft. This concept was utilized in the development of the Weserflug P-1003/1 tiltrotor aircraft that we see today.
2. Fire Lizard
The main characteristic of tiltrotor aircraft is that it combines the advantages of both helicopters and fixed-wing airplanes. However, this very aspect significantly increases the difficulty of its development compared to helicopters and conventional fixed-wing aircraft. The structure of the wing rotation mechanism in such aircraft is relatively complex, and controlling the aircraft during the transition phase of takeoff and landing is even more challenging. Today, the V-22 "Osprey," equipped with advanced flight control systems, has still experienced numerous crashes and has not been able to enter mass production. Considering the technological level that was far inferior to today's 60 years ago, the challenges would have been even greater. Therefore, it remains merely a concept.
Similar to the jet fighters of its time in Germany, the advanced thinking of the Germans allowed the JuEF132 to utilize various air-to-ground and air-to-sea guided weapons for precise attacks against enemies, a remarkable capability that was not possessed by the bombers of the Allies during the same period. However, its experimental model had not yet been produced before the war ended
3) Based on the research findings from the two aforementioned parts, a supersonic aircraft is to be developed, tentatively named "DFS346"
Another doomsday weapon of Nazi Germany, the Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger vertical takeoff and landing interceptor, along with the Focke-Wulf Triebflügel rotorcraft fighter and the Ba 349 Natter rocket-powered interceptor, were designed and intended for the same purpose: to intercept enemy bombers unexpectedly, especially under the condition of airfields being heavily bombed.
1) Develop and test a pressurized cockpit to address the issue of enabling pilots to fly at high altitudes and escape in emergency situations
Regarding other secret weapons, the Allies held an overwhelming advantage in numbers. Even the unrealistic scenario of large numbers of new German aircraft taking to the skies would struggle to gain air superiority against the vast Allied air power. Furthermore, most of Germany's oil refineries had been destroyed, leading to a shortage of fuel, and the significant casualties among pilots left no successors, rendering the hope of victory through secret weapons illusory.
"Osprey" Previous Life - Weserflug P-1003 / 1 Tilt-Rotor Aircraft
The He-162 jet had only two combat records with limited achievements, thus it "failed to meet" the expectations of the Nazi Empire.
The concept of flying saucers originates from the legend of Aryan extraterrestrial civilizations, which Hitler and his delusional followers firmly believed in. Thus, this persistent fantasy has existed since the Nazi Party came to power... They firmly believe that their descendants of a superior extraterrestrial civilization possess divine powers and extremely advanced technology
During takeoff, the aircraft adopts a vertical posture, standing on the main landing gear located at the rear of the fuselage, with a smaller auxiliary landing gear at the tips of the four tail fins. To initiate the rotation of the rotor, it is first necessary to ignite the three "Walter" booster rockets on the ramjet engine. Once the rotor reaches a sufficient rotational speed, the ramjet engine can start, while the booster rocket engines shut down. During the acceleration of the rotor, the rotor's angle of attack remains level, meaning no lift is generated. As the rotor speed increases, the pilot can adjust the rotor's angle of attack, allowing the aircraft to immediately gain lift—lift is generated both from the rotation of the rotor and from the component of the ramjet engine's thrust along the longitudinal axis of the fuselage. After completing the climb and leveling off, the pilot should again adjust the rotor's angle of attack to reduce its rotational speed, with the aim of keeping the tip speed at 1,100 kilometers per hour. When the aircraft reaches its maximum design speed, the rotor speed is 220 revolutions per minute. During landing, the pilot must manipulate the aircraft's pitch while adjusting the rotor to descend and land in a vertical posture (the difficulty of which is evident)
The most unique feature of the DFS228 is its use of an explosive separation escape system. In the event of an emergency during high-altitude flight, the pilot can detonate four explosive bolts connecting the pressurized cabin to the fuselage, allowing the entire nose section, including all systems vital for the pilot's survival, to separate from the fuselage. Additionally, when the pressure inside the pressurized cabin drops to a preset minimum value, the four explosive bolts will also automatically detonate, facilitating the separation of the pressurized cabin. (Please note the seam between the nose and the fuselage.) After separation, the pressurized cabin will automatically deploy a parachute to slow its descent and enhance stability. Once it descends to a safe altitude, compressed gas will eject the pilot from the cabin, who will then open their personal parachute and ultimately land safely. After the war, the Soviet Union successfully tested a similar escape system on the captured DFS346 rocket-powered experimental aircraft and praised it highly.
This is Hitler's secret weapon, conceived in his delusions, aimed at pursuing the British Mosquito night fighter
A fully armed wasp interceptor in flight. Please take note of the unfortunate pilot crouching behind the observation window
Once the Sanger Silverbird enters orbit, it will begin to transition into level flight. Its flight altitude is slightly lower than that of today's space shuttles, approximately 90 to 100 kilometers above the Earth's surface, which means that the Sanger Silverbird is also a suborbital vehicle. The design philosophy of the Sanger Silverbird requires the aircraft to fully utilize the immense energy generated by shock waves during hypersonic flight, allowing the aircraft to reach targets thousands of kilometers away, much like surfers riding the powerful energy of the ocean (relying solely on the aircraft's own fuel would certainly be insufficient).
DFS plans to divide the project into 3 steps
The Go229 features a cutting-edge design, reminiscent of the B-2, and it is astonishing to realize that this aircraft successfully took to the skies over 60 years ago. Notably, the Go229's unique shape and wooden structure endow it with certain stealth characteristics, as it caused ground radar to lose signal during test flights. It appears to be the first quasi-stealth aircraft in the history of human aviation, achieved by a stroke of luck. However, unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, the fate of Nazi Germany was drawing to a close, rendering everything futile.
The method of attack is quite interesting, differing from many people's imaginations. The mother aircraft is the small He162 Salamander jet above, while the large device mounted underneath is a sub-machine filled with explosives. It is used to target large enemy objectives such as bridges. As it approaches the target, the mother aircraft, the Salamander, releases the sub-machine and then transmits a radio signal. The massive sub-machine flies towards the target according to the received radio signal, while the pilot of the mother aircraft adjusts its flight path to collide with the target based on the sub-machine's heading. As it approaches the target, the mother aircraft, the Salamander, releases the sub-machine and then transmits a radio signal. The massive sub-machine flies towards the target according to the received radio signal, while the pilot of the mother aircraft adjusts its flight path to collide with the target based on the sub-machine's heading.
Although Sanger Silverbird's concept has some flaws, it is understandable given that no one is perfect and that technology was far less advanced 60 years ago. After all, people at that time were still exploring many things, and it is inappropriate to impose today's standards on them. NASA in the United States has verified the feasibility of many excellent designs by Germans that were not completed 25 years ago, and the results largely confirmed the correctness of the German designs. Those outstanding German scientists from 25 years ago, with their brilliant minds and unconventional, innovative spirit of exploration, were far ahead of their time. However, this further illustrates the madness and irrationality of the Nazis, who were still developing these superweapons that were nearly impossible to realize at that time as their doom approached. They were destined to fail because their minds were already troubled.
10. Vertical Takeoff and Landing Interceptor Aircraft
The Third Reich Rhapsody: Another Delusion, Daimler Benz Project C & E Airborne Aircraft Carrier
The MeP - 1101, like the Ta183, is also a groundbreaking fighter aircraft. At the time, no Allied aircraft could match it. However, with Germany's defeat, both the MeP - 1101 and the Ta183, the two most formidable fighter planes of that era, were unable to be deployed in battle, leaving many regrets for future military enthusiasts, while also being a stroke of luck for humanity
Amidst the swirling sand, two peculiar aircraft are rising from the ground before us. Familiar, aren't they? However, do not mistake them for the American "Osprey" V-22 tiltrotor aircraft that is currently making headlines on television. These are the true "Osprey" from a previous era—the Weserflug P-1003/1 tiltrotor aircraft, which was under development in Germany towards the end of World War II, nearly 45 years prior to the first flight of the "Osprey" in 1989
Perhaps some people are not very familiar with the concept of a spaceplane. In fact, it is a type of high-performance vehicle capable of horizontal takeoff and landing, as well as single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) flight, representing the next evolutionary version of the space shuttle currently in use. A spaceplane can take off and land horizontally like a conventional aircraft, using its own propulsion to enter space orbit. Its high efficiency and low cost are difficult to match by the existing bulky launch rockets and space shuttles.
3. Gyrfalcon
This monster can be piloted in both IL21946 and Air Combat 1945 flight games
At the front end of a massive gray rocket booster, there is a sleek and aesthetically pleasing white aircraft. Sixty years ago, its design was so avant-garde and unconventional that it hardly resembled products of that era. Its appearance bears no trace of the outdated forms seen in other World War II aircraft. In fact, it is not just the exterior; once you understand its operational concepts and technical characteristics, you will realize that this is a truly extraordinary work that transcends its time. It is the pinnacle of Germany's late-war technological achievements—the Sanger Silverbird space bomber. Its appearance bears no trace of the outdated forms seen in other World War II aircraft. In fact, it is not just the exterior; once you understand its operational concepts and technical characteristics, you will realize that this is a truly extraordinary work that transcends its time. It is the pinnacle of Germany's late-war technological achievements—the Sanger Silverbird space bomber
Feng Bulaun interceptor, fully named VTO (Vertical Take-Off) rocket interceptor
The Valkyrie of Nazi Germany -3 Flying Saucer Weapons. It is said to be the most technologically advanced flying saucer. On February 19, 1945, the first and last experiment of the Valkyrie was conducted at the Škoda Works near Prague, Czechoslovakia. This was the last model of flying saucer developed by Nazi Germany, which was divided into two types: one with a diameter of 38 meters and the other with a diameter of 68 meters. Both were powered by the smokeless, flame-free explosive "Schauberger" engine invented by Austrian designer F. Schauberger, which required only water and air as fuel. This was the last model of flying saucer developed by Nazi Germany, divided into two types: one with a diameter of 38 meters and the other with a diameter of 68 meters. Both were powered by the smokeless, flame-free explosive "Schauberger" engine invented by Austrian designer F. Schauberger, which required only water and air as fuel
Once the "Tu-4 Eagle" attack aircraft is deployed in large numbers on the battlefield, it can deliver a devastating blow to enemy armored forces, particularly the Soviet army. However, thank God, those mad Nazis no longer have the opportunity.
Germany's Gino Marcomini's Arado ArE - 377a Mistletoe Mother Machine
14. Flying Saucer
7. Rocket Interceptor
The DFS228 employs a remarkably novel and intriguing flight method: it is first mounted on a Dornier Do217 bomber by Anhe and transported as a slung-together unit (an alternative option is to use the DFS228 as a glider to be towed by the Do217 bomber). After reaching an altitude of 10,000 meters (32,808 feet), the rocket engine of the DFS228 ignites, allowing it to detach from the Do217 bomber and ascend to an altitude of 23,000 to 25,000 meters (75,460 to 82,021 feet) using the thrust provided. After reaching an altitude of 10,000 meters (32,808 feet), the rocket engine of the DFS228 ignites, allowing it to detach from the Do217 bomber and ascend to an altitude of 23,000 to 25,000 meters (75,460 to 82,021 feet) using the thrust provided. Subsequently, the DFS228 will maintain this altitude while flying over reconnaissance targets to take photographs. Once the mission is completed and fuel is exhausted, it will begin a long-distance gliding flight back to base
The spaceplane spends most of its time in a slightly lower suborbital altitude (approximately 90 to 100 kilometers above the Earth's surface), where the influence of Earth's gravity is significantly greater than that on a space shuttle in high orbit (there is no weightlessness). Of course, it can also enter true Earth orbit like a space shuttle; however, at that point, the bombs it drops would become "artificial satellites" in a state of weightlessness, potentially taking several years to return to the ground. As for where they might land, that remains unknown. Naturally, it can also enter true Earth orbit like a space shuttle; however, at that point, the bombs it drops would become "artificial satellites" in a state of weightlessness, potentially taking several years to return to the ground. As for where they might land, that remains unknown
This engine possesses anti-gravity properties, utilizing the method of anti-gravity levitation to enable the flying saucer to fly and hover. The engine creates a vacuum in its surrounding space by drawing in a large amount of air, allowing the flying saucer to move effortlessly within this vacuum zone. Some sources reveal that within a mere 3 minutes, it ascended to an altitude of 15,000 meters, achieving a cruising speed of up to 2,200 kilometers per hour. Additionally, it can hover in the air, flying forward or backward without the need to turn. It was later completely destroyed by researchers before Germany's surrender.
As the end approached, both the Nazi Empire and Japanese fascists frantically researched secret weapons in an attempt to alter the battlefield situation, revealing their deranged minds and absurd belief in the supremacy of weaponry. It is utterly impossible to salvage one's doomed fate with just one or two weapons. During that time, Germany sought to develop atomic bombs by scavenging for pure graphite necessary for experiments from occupied Poland. The local Polish workers, unaware of the true purpose but knowing it was certainly not for a good cause, deliberately added impurities that led to the failure of the experiments, which illustrates the point well. Even if they had atomic bombs, they could not halt the advance of the Allies, and the United States would simply drop more atomic bombs on them.
9. Mother and child machine
Starting in 1942, Junkers began the development of a new generation of jet bombers, designated EF132. This new type of swept-wing jet bomber was developed alongside the forward-swept-wing Ju287. Featuring a 35-degree swept wing and equipped with six jet engines, this large jet bomber utilized a 20mm cannon with a remote-controlled turret as its defensive weapon. It was capable of carrying 5 tons of bombs and could penetrate Allied air defense networks at a high speed of 900 kilometers per hour to conduct bombing missions. The large jet bomber, equipped with six jet engines, utilized a 20mm cannon with a remote-controlled turret as its defensive weapon, capable of carrying 5 tons of bombs and penetrating Allied air defense networks at a high speed of 900 kilometers per hour to conduct bombing missions
In the later stages of World War II, the advancing Allied forces gradually discovered a startling fact: as the war progressed, the rapid development of Nazi Germany's military technology was as swift as the collapse of its empire. In addition to various new types of ground equipment, if the Allies' pace of advancement could have been slowed down a bit, they might have seen a more dazzling new type of fighter aircraft in the skies over Germany, namely the Nazi Germany's stillborn Focke-Wulf Triebflügel rotary-wing fighter.
1. Flying Wing Aircraft
Please note its sled-type landing gear, which was the best method for landing under the technology of that time, as conventional wheeled landing gear struggles to withstand the tremendous impact of high-speed landings. Next to it is the terrifyingly powerful MK103 cannon
On July 5, 1944, the German Ministry of Aviation issued the 226 / II proposal regarding the specifications for a new type of fighter aircraft to various aircraft companies. This bidding aimed to develop a high-performance jet fighter that would surpass the early Me262 in performance. The proposal submitted by Messerschmitt was the MeP - 1101. (Goodness, this thing is truly ugly)
8. Supersonic Rocket-Powered Aircraft
In September 1944, faced with the overwhelming air superiority of the Allied forces, the defensive operations of the Luftwaffe were increasingly strained. Confronted with a large number of Allied bombers, the German Air Force urgently needed a new type of interceptor with high speed and powerful firepower. Given that most of the Luftwaffe airfields exposed to Allied strikes had essentially been paralyzed, the German military hoped to equip an interceptor that did not require a runway and could take off and land vertically. The development program for rotorcraft began under these circumstances.
11. Aircraft Carrier in the Sky
The aircraft is equipped with a new type of liquid rocket engine, utilizing a mixture of Visol and SV-Stoff fuels (the ratio of the two fuels is 1:3, with SV-Stoff serving as the oxidizer for Visol)
The Tu-4 Eagle is equipped with heavy armor essential for ground attack aircraft, and its "can opener" weapon is quite impressive. Its standard anti-tank weapon is the Mk 103 30mm cannon (which outperforms the MK 108 on the Me 262). It can also be fitted with larger cannons exceeding 50mm, capable of destroying the new Soviet heavy tanks, as well as various anti-tank rockets and bombs. If it were to come into service, it would undoubtedly be the strongest ground attack aircraft, as it is unlikely that any Allied tank could evade its "Eagle Claw".
2) Further investigate the suitable sweep angle of the wings for supersonic flight. At this point, DFS has obtained the Heinkel P-1068 design scheme, from which various data and information regarding swept wings have been acquired