Event Brief
Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet hit 620 mph in 1941
Filed: Jul 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: The Me 163 Komet first flew in 1941 and exceeded 620 mph, but its short powered flight and reactive fuel limited its effectiveness.
WHO: Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet (Germany)
WHAT: Rocket-powered interceptor exceeded 620 mph before becoming an unpowered glider after fuel ran out
WHEN: Jul 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Its rocket-powered flight lasted only about eight minutes before it became an unpowered glider, and its reactive propellants made crashes potentially lethal.
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