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HISTORY Military Aviation Heinkel He 280

Heinkel He 280

Heinkel He 280 pioneered jet fighter design but never saw combat in WWII

13 Nov 2025

What were the main reasons for the cancellation of the Heinkel He 280 program despite its advanced design?

Technical difficulties with engine development and political decisions favoring the Messerschmitt Me 262 The aircraft was too slow compared to piston-engine fighters of the time The He 280 was never completed and did not fly any prototypes