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Messerschmitt Me 410 aircraft were a continuation of their twin engine line of heavy fighter aircraft.
Original prototypes of the aircraft had unstable flight characteristics. However, the Luftwaffe was confident that these problems could be solved and placed a production order for 200 of the aircraft.
Eventually it was modified with more powerful engines, a longer rear fuselage, and wing slats to make the aircraft more stable in flight.
Messerschmitt Me410 aircraft were originally used on night bombing missions over England when they were first deployed in 1943. Later missions employed them as interceptors, first over the Mediterranean theatre, then the Eastern Front, and eventually over its German homeland.
One version of the aircraft was armed with a 50 mm cannon carrying 21 rounds of ordnance. It added 1,984 lbs. to the weight of the aircraft and had an enormous recoil. The idea was to be able to fire at bomber aircraft from beyond the range of their 12.7 mm machine guns. However, the lack of maneuverability of the aircraft, the short amount of ammunition, and frequent jamming of the cannon kept this version from being effective
Messerschmitt Me 410 aircraft were initially effective against unescorted bombers. However they were at a distinct disadvantage against quicker and more maneuverable fighter escorts.
Over 1,100 of the aircraft were produced.
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fighter
two
DB 603A V-12
2 x 1,850 h.p. ea.
16,575 lbs.
21,275 lbs.
4- 20 mm
2- 13 mm; 2- 7.73 mm
40' 11"
53' 8"
390 mph
2,200 fpm
32,200 feet
1,050 miles
12/28/42
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Radio Control Airplane
A rc Messerschmitt Me 410 radio control airplane scratch built by B-17G Yankee-Lady of RC Groups.
It has a 51 1/2" wing span. C3256 1250 brushless motors. Weight is about 3 3/4 lbs.
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Radio Control Airplane
Scratch built rc Messerschmitt ME 410.
Radio Control Airplane
A rc Messerschmitt Me 410 in 1/16 scale. It has a wing span of 39 1/2" and a length of 29". Two Speed 400 motors power it. Weight is about 32 oz.
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Radio Control Airplane
Messerschmitt Me 410 rc airplane built by Felipe of RC Groups.
Wing span is 39" and fuselage length is 31 1/2". Felipe was selling plans, but we are not sure if they are still available. Balsa and plywood construction.
Ready to fly weight is 34 oz.
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