Summary Me 262 was the first mass-produced jet fighter but faced issues due to unreliable engines and supply shortages. Despite being a terror weapon, Hitler's insistence on using Me 262 for bomber missions hindered its effectiveness. While the type's design and armament made it a formidable aircraft in WWII, it encountered challenges due to political turbulence. The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) may not have been the world's first jet, but the Me 262 was the world's first mass-produced fighter jet. Over 1,400 Me 262s were built, but the procurement and maintenance of the Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) helped reduce...
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