History
One of the most unusual German jet projects was the
Ju.EF.009 - a little single-seat fighter, powered with
10 engines mounted around the fuselage. Take-off
would be performed from the ground starting ramp,
while landing (after the 6 minutes flight) had to be
made on a belly landing skid. Pilot under the trans-
parant canopy occupied a prone position.
Ju. EF.009 specifications:
Max. speed ..................950 km/h
T/O weight..................2000 kg
Span ............................4 m
Length ..........................5 m
Armament .....................2 x 30mm Mk.108 guns
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