The Messerschmitt Me262 "Swallow" had been the planet's very first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Officially known as "Swallow", the Allies called it the �Storm bird�. The Me262 had a negligible affect the length of the WWII, but its design ended up being very influential on postwar aircraft development. Its first test trip was at 1941, but didn't see functional solution until July1944. Including all versions, about 1,430 Me262's were produced.
