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Power for the Ta 283 was to be provided by a [[Walter HWK 509|Walter HWK]] [[rocket engine]] for takeoff, and two Pabst [[ramjet]]s. The rocket would provide enough initial velocity to start the ramjet engines which cannot produce thrust at zero or low [[airspeed]]. The ramjets were located on the tips of the sharply [[Swept wing|swept]] [[tailplane]]s and would be used for [[Cruise (aeronautics)|cruising]]. The wings were mounted low in the [[fuselage]] and [[swept wing|swept]] at 45°. Armament was to have been two 30 mm (1.18 in) [[MK 108 cannon]].<ref>[http://www.luft46.com/fw/fwta283.html Luft46 - Focke-Wulf Ta 283]</ref> |
Power for the Ta 283 was to be provided by a [[Walter HWK 509|Walter HWK]] [[rocket engine]] for takeoff, and two Pabst [[ramjet]]s. The rocket would provide enough initial [[velocity]] to start the ramjet engines which cannot produce thrust at zero or low [[airspeed]]. The ramjets were located on the tips of the sharply [[Swept wing|swept]] [[tailplane]]s and would be used for [[Cruise (aeronautics)|cruising]]. The wings were mounted low in the [[fuselage]] and [[swept wing|swept]] at 45°. Armament was to have been two 30 mm (1.18 in) [[MK 108 cannon]].<ref>[http://www.luft46.com/fw/fwta283.html Luft46 - Focke-Wulf Ta 283]</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:06, 7 May 2018
| Focke-Wulf Ta 283 | |
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| Focke-Wulf Ta 283 model at the Technik Museum Speyer | |
| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| Status | Terminated by end of war |
| Primary user | Luftwaffe |
| Number built | None completed |
The Focke-Wulf Ta 283 was a German swept wing, ramjet-powered interceptor aircraft proposal during World War II. The project was developed at the same time as the Focke-Wulf Super Lorin and remained unbuilt before the surrender of Nazi Germany.
Development
Power for the Ta 283 was to be provided by a Walter HWK rocket engine for takeoff, and two Pabst ramjets. The rocket would provide enough initial velocity to start the ramjet engines which cannot produce thrust at zero or low airspeed. The ramjets were located on the tips of the sharply swept tailplanes and would be used for cruising. The wings were mounted low in the fuselage and swept at 45°. Armament was to have been two 30 mm (1.18 in) MK 108 cannon.[1]
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
- List of German aircraft projects, 1939–45
- List of World War II Luftwaffe aircraft prototype projects
- List of RLM aircraft designations
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