Classic Fighter Industries of Paine Field, Everett, Washington began construction of the first replica Me- 262 in 1993. The General Electric engines are much lighter than the Jumo turbojets which powered the original Me-262’s. The Me-262 was the first jet fighter to achieve service status and was first flown in 1941 as the Me-262A single seat fighter. The type entered service with the Luftwaffe in 1944 and when production ended in April 1945, 1,380 had been built. The Me-262B two seat trainer was first flown in 1944 and replaced the rear fuel tank with the instructor’s cockpit. Only five replicas are being built at Paine Field and most have been sold. They are a mix of single and two seat models.

Registration unknown                                USA

2 seat fighter replica first flown in 2002

Engines: 2X 2850lb.s.t.(12.68kW) GE J85/CJ-610                                                                          Length: 38’7"(11.74m)                                                                                        Height: 11’7"(3.52m)Wingspan: 41’0"(12.48m)                                                                                                  No.built: 5 Range: 1000miles(1605km)                                                               Cruising speed: 375mp(601kmh) Empty weight: 10,502lb(4764kg)*                                     Maximum take-off weight: 15,652lb(7100kg)*

Messerschmitt Me-262B Replica Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale