The armament of the A-1 sub-serie, being four 30 mm MK.108 auto cannons, had a number of drawbacks, such as cycle failures and complex heavy shell ballistics. The Me 262A-1a/U1 is a modification of the world's first mass produced jet fighter, the German Me 262 'Schwalbe'. Fuel feed cuts off if flying with negative G-loads for an extended period of time.If engines are hit it is quite easy to get into a flat-spin while stalling.Rather slow compared to most other jets.Can regularly face post-war jets that outrun it like the F-84.Can fire each pair of cannons separately. Fairly manoeuvrable at low speeds compared to early jets.Only a slight difference in flight performance compared to the Me 262 A-1a.Can equip its MK 103 autocannons with HVAP rounds that can penetrate 77 mm of armour.Decent energy retention (compared to other contemporary aircraft).Outstanding amount of nose battery of 6 autocannons.Its cannons can carry an ammo belt that has the capability of penetrating the roofs of some tanks when playing in Ground Realistic battles. The added cannons make the plane more capable at its battle rating, with a single burst it will obliterate any opponent in its path. 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, nose-mounted (146 rpg = 292 total)Īs a modified Me 262 A-1a, its role in the battle has not changed that much.2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (66 rpg = 132 total).2 x 30 mm MK 103 cannons, nose-mounted (72 rpg = 144 total).
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