Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
The Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse (Hornet) is a German heavy fighter and Schnellbomber, or "Fast Bomber" in English, used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. Though an incremental improvement of the Me 210, it had a new wing plan, longer fuselage and engines of greater power. The changes were significant enough for the aircraft to be renamed the Me 410.
| Me 410 | |
|---|---|
| Me 410 A-1/U2, RAF Museum Cosford, 1985 | |
| Role | Heavy fighter, fighter-bomber |
| Manufacturer | Messerschmitt |
| First flight | 14 March 1942 |
| Introduction | 1943 |
| Retired | 1945 |
| Primary users | Luftwaffe Hungarian Air Force |
| Produced | May 1943-August 1944 |
| Number built | 1,189 |
| Developed from | Messerschmitt Me 210 |
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