Heinkel He 178
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| Top speed | 598 km/h |
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| Range | 200 km |
| Cruise speed | 580 km/h |
| First flight | August 27, 1939 |
| Engine types | Heinkel HeS 3 |
| Manufacturers | Heinkel |
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| ID | 1196735 |
About Heinkel He 178
The Heinkel He 178 was the world's first aircraft to fly under turbojet power, and the first practical jet aircraft. It was a private venture by the German Heinkel company in accordance with director Ernst Heinkel's emphasis on developing technology for high-speed flight.