(B2431) wrote in message ...
From: "Jim Doyle"


http://www.luft46.com/prototyp/he176-1.jpg
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| First flown in June 1939.
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| Rob

That looks like an unpowered version - can't see any evidence of an
engine.

Being rocket powered, I think it just need a nozzle at the rear - which
wouldn't be apparent in a shot from this angle.
Here's a picture of a He112 fitted with the same engine:
http://www.luft46.com/prototyp/he176-5.jpg

Cheers,
Jim Doyle



I think teuton is trying to impress us with another one of his country's
"firsts" which, as was typical, never went into production.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

And exactly "why" would the RLM decide to develop an experimental
liquid fuelled rocket aircraft into a combat plane in 1939 when they
had the proven Me Bf 109?
BTW, I wasn't trying to impress anyone. This newer pic is on-topic for
this NG and maybe someone might appreciate it. The fact that you hate
all German aviation technology is the only reason you respond to my
posts at all. Why don't you just stick to the stuff you DO like and
leave others to form their own opinions about what I post.
I ran across that photo today while looking for something else and
thought it was worth posting. You don't like it... too bad Dan.

Rob