was the Heinkel 162 better than the Me 262?

[aurelien wolff]

I wonder because my doc say that the Heinkel 162 was more maneuverable than the Me 262.

[Takao]

It may have been more maneuverable, but that does not mean that it was better.
The He 162 had a very short range. It was not that sturdily constructed. Had a very weak armament.

[Cantankerous]

It may have been more maneuverable, but that does not mean that it was better.
The He 162 had a very short range. It was not that sturdily constructed. Had a very weak armament.

The Heinkel He 162 was designed to make use of non-strategic materials. It also pioneered the use of an ejection seat because any attempt by the pilot to bail out would mean hitting the jet engine.