These must have been scary. They kind of still are. Someone was tow launching what I presume was a replica.
Here is some very good footage of real ones.
ME-163B Komet
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Slick Goodlin
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There’s used to be an unpowered red Komet replica doing the air show circuit in Europe. I think for a stretch it may have even been owned by Airbus.
I’ve always thought a Komet with a hybrid rocket (solid fuel, liquefied gas oxidizer) would be a hell of an act for airshows for a season or two. Only trouble is the CARs specifically forbid rocket powered aircraft. I always wondered what the story was on that one.
I’ve always thought a Komet with a hybrid rocket (solid fuel, liquefied gas oxidizer) would be a hell of an act for airshows for a season or two. Only trouble is the CARs specifically forbid rocket powered aircraft. I always wondered what the story was on that one.