Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1944–
Quantity
370
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
10
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1941
- Service Entry Year1944
- Crew1
- Primary Roleinterceptor
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeHellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft HWK 109-509A-2
- Engine ModelWalter HWK 109-509A
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)16
- Internal Fuel1,730 kg
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed1,130 km/h
- Rate of Climb8,128 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length5.7 m
- Wingspan9.3 m
- Height2.5 m
- Wing Area19.6
- Empty Weight3,200 kg
- Loaded Weight4,400 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,400 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
- Hardpoints0
- Internal Gun; ** 2 × Rheinmetall Borsig MK 108 cannon with 60 rpg
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built279
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1944Production started
82
years in service
370
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
INTERCEPTORS RANKING Interceptors · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
58INTERCEPTORS1WORLD WAR II · INTERCEPTORS583GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS76PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTERCEPTORS
ⓘ Rankings are within theInterceptorscategory.
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