Origin: Messerschmitt AG
Type: single-seat interceptor
Engine: one 1,705kg thrust Walter HWK 509A-2 bi-propellant rocket burning concentrated hydrogen peroxide (T-Stoff) and hydrazine/methanol (C-Stoff)
Armament: two 30mm MK 108 cannon in wing roots, each with 60 rounds
Speed: maximum speed 960km/h at 10,000km
Climb: initial climb 5,000m/minute, 5.5minutes to 16,500m
Ceiling: service ceiling 16,500m
Range: range depended greatly on flight profile but under 100km, endurance 2.5 minutes from top of climb or 8 minutes total
Weight: empty 1,905kg, loaded 4,110kg
Wingspan: 9.3m
Length: 5.69m
Height: 2.74m
Crew: one
History: first flight (Me 163V1) Spring 1941 as glider, August 1941 under power, (Me 163B) August 1943, first operational unit (I/JG400) May 1944
Users: Germany (Luftwaffe)

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