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Me 410 Hornisse
Photo: U.S. Army Air Forces photo 342-FH-3A26601-51506AC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Me410Hornisse

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Germany · 1943
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Me410Hornisse

Me 410 Hornisse
Me 410 Hornisse Photo: U.S. Army Air Forces photo 342-FH-3A26601-51506AC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
60
Payload
70
Loiter / Endurance
65
Survivability
60
Accuracy
55
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
40
Reliability
50
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Germany
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1944
Operators4 countries
Quantity1,189
Data Quality88%
61
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
9/32
World War II
95/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
60
Payload
70
Loiter / Endurance
65
Survivability
60
Accuracy
55
Low-Altitude Capability
75
Avionics
40
Reliability
50
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Me 410 Hornisse
Country
Production
1943–1944
Quantity
1,189
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1942
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleHeavy fighter / fighter-bomber / Schnellbomber / bomber destroyer / night intruder / reconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine TypePiston
  • Engine ModelDaimler-Benz DB 603A
  • Number of Engines2
  • Internal Fuel1,800 kg
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed625 km/h
  • Cruise Speed579 km/h
  • Service Ceiling10,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,300 km
  • Rate of Climb12 m/s
  • G-Limit6.5
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length12.48 m
  • Wingspan16.34 m
  • Height4.28 m
  • Wing Area36.2
  • Empty Weight7,518 kg
  • Loaded Weight9,651 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight10,650 kg
◆Armament5MOD.5
  • Hardpoints4
  • Weapons Payload1,000 kg
  • Internal Gun2×7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, 2×20 mm MG 151/20 cannons (A-series); 2×13 mm MG 131 machine guns, 2×20 mm MG 151/20 cannons (B-series)
  • Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
  • Anti-Ship MissilesYes
▤Avionics & Stealth4MOD.4
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built1,189
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1945
  • Production Start1943
  • Production End1944
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1944Production ended
83
years in service
1
years in production
1,189
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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