All German engines had manual starters: tank or plane. But that should have been only the backup option in case you ran out of battery power... (like in winter;).
I love RAF Hendons 162, It's all the way tucked away in a corner :D I hope one day RAF henden can improve the lighting in the main building. So dark inside makes taking pictures/video hard.
It's a great place for it to be, as you turn the corner and say 'wow', when other folk just ignore it. Loved your Channel Dash streams BTW. Much more exciting than I imagined.
A late friend of mine was the "Versuchflieger" of this aircraft, after the first test pilot was killed. His name was Flugkapitän Hans Pancherz. He worked for my father after the war here in Sweden.
@@ameise2337 Hans Pancherz was an engineer, aircraft designer and of course a pilot. If you search for Hans-Joachim Pancherz, you will find a small article about him on English Wikipedia. The company Malmö Flygindustri in the article was my fathers company. The resources was scares in Germany at the end of the war, otherwise Hans Pancherz would have broken the sound barrier in the JU-248 in 1945.
'Battle of Britain' day displays were once very common events at RAF air bases. Sometimes, I believe, the term 'at home' was added. The theme was not actually centred around the Battle but rather, was a fundraiser for the annual 'Wings' appeal, a service charity. The date the events were held was usually around about the 15th September - Battle of Britain day. There was usually a static park with visiting exhibits, (perhaps where this 162 comes in?), and lots of sideshows run by the station personnel - my dad sometimes got roped in to man a stall or two to demonstrate just what the taxpayer got for his quid. And a good air display was a must. Times change and such things no longer happen, not least because the RAF just doesn't have the resources to do it. Incidentally, the test pilot Eric 'Winkle' Brown was pretty complimentary about the HE162. Glue issues notwithstanding, he thought it a thoroughly impressive little fighter.
Used to go to Tangmere every year as a kid until they closed it. In those days, there was usually an RAF station within a reasonable distance of most people, or at least it seemed like that. But I was only 11 or 12 at the time. Still got a few photos left - Argosys, Beverleys etc. And of course the fighters, bombers etc. Long time ago now - my Dad was RAF in Persia during the war.
I think this 162 used to be part of the reserve museum collection at RAF St Athan in South Wales, this base was one of four in the U.K. that had official Battle of Britain Open Days in September every year, the museum aircraft were put on public display and included not only the 162 but a two seat Fw-190, the Hunter prototype WB188 still in its world speed record colours, and other relatively rare aircraft. All these aircraft were dispersed to various other museums when the St Athan museum was closed down in the early ‘90s.
If the engine is imagined mounted on the now "standard" position within the fuselage itself, it would look, in my opinion, as timeless as the original DH Comet
@@bogdanbogdanoff5164 would not effect the over dependence of horse drawn transport for the majority of the german armed forces - 4/5 ths of army was propelled by horse drawn wagons.
@@santiagomachado7378 The engine seems to be located where it is for serviceability more than anything else. Hence all the easy access covers. I imagine they would have intended to swap them out for refurbishment at frighteningly low intervals.
It wasn't intended to They did the math they figured the plane would have been shot down before the glue gave out. An experienced pilot would have just been issued a new aircraft at the first sign of structural failure
Thank you for sharing that bit at the end about museums. As a public history major & worker at several aviation museums, the time and effort (and money) needed to keep many of these aircraft on display and looking fresh is often times more expensive than one would believe, especially if they're outside. This is why its so important to donate to places like aviation museums if you're passionate about them because it goes a really long way! Thank you for the great content as usual.
It was constructed and built during 5 month, and the war was long lost, so don't expect that much sophistication, but still it was far ahead of any Allied planes of the time and may have become a deadly adversary. But luckily the Germans mostly needed, slightly trained pilots to fly them, so it it never really did any difference.
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 The projected B models were more promising and would have probably erradicated both the structural and stability problems and even allowed for a safer landing speed. But why bother? If the war would have dragged on Germany would have gotten nuked.
@@spitefulwar I have seen the hanging sample in IWM, but I would like to visit the real Warplane Museums at one time also, if it becomes possible, as now soon to be 73. ;-)
Your style, is so logical and thorough Chris. I can see why all those Museums, Technicians and Enthusiasts, always have so much time for you, it's because you have such a love and devotion for your flying interest. Never loose that special touch!
Visits to air museums are often very frustrating for me. After a career of over 40 years in aerospace, I want to know what's inside; how it works. I enjoyed this video and look forward to seeing more.
This was in an expansion for the old dos game Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe. My favorite detail was gauges missing in the cockpit view, due to how unfinished it was. It tore through B-17s though.
Thank you for everything you do. I ALWAYS learn something I didn't even think I'd ever want to know whenever I click on one of your videos. You're like the Ken Burns of aviation history.
One of my favourite aircraft - both because of how they managed to get it into service and also because of how rare it is. I forgot it was still in London and post covid will organise a trip with my good lady to see this again and take some photos. Thanks for the video
Look up "Junkers Ground Attack Aircraft", it's a project from 1944. You just have to move the engines a bit and you get a plane very similar to the A 10.
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="592">9:52</a> I'm super impressed by that cable linkage being tied off and lasting this long. Great video as always.
I recall visiting the museum at RAF Colerne and seeing the He 162 exhibited there, presumably this machine. Thank you for such an informative video, and thank you for the memories.
Great video. I'm honestly scared of the build quality I'm seeing here, which has me wondering if that was how the planes were really built, or if it's a case of restoration decisions. For example, the control cables running that close to bare metal where they will chafe during hard maneuvers, or the way the cable is connected to the gear lock, it's looks sketchy. That hinge pin on the gear door cover is not going to stay in place either. I think it's all a combination of the Germans knowing this plane would have a life expectancy of about 25 hours, forced labor, and restoration decisions. Great video, I've never seen one of these up close, I really appreciate this video.
When I visited the Berlin technology museum I was a bit naughty and stepped over the barrier to get up to their HE-162, which I believe is in its original unrestored state. As such, it’s a little rough and and so you can easily see the plywood construction, as well as the poor fit and finish of the fuselage. Most notably, the cockpit is reminiscent of what you might expect the cockpit of a jet built by your neighbor in their garage. It’s gorgeous example of the salamander, but seeing things like the plywood delaminating really drives home just how “last ditch” they truly were. It would be interesting to see what another 6-12 months of development and refinement might have resulted in. I suspect it would have turned out to be an exceptional aircraft, though likely only in specific “hit and run” type roles, while having little utility as a general purpose fighter.
Great episode, thank you! Air museums all over have some real 'gems' that were recovered from extraordinarily bad shape, some latitude is warranted. Support your local air museums.
"Ain't nobody got time for that" That's funny. That's what I like about your vids, always a joke or twelve. Great thorough AND detailed review of this AC. Excellent job, always a pleasure. Thanks
A great video, very interesting. The He162 always reminded me of those flying squirrels, just with the way the wings were. Hendon has a lot of great aircraft and you can spend days there. I really need to go back down there at some point.
The Allies had, in Europe test unit of P80 Shooting Stars, the trainer variant was in USAF service until 1990, of course the Gloster Meteor was on doodlebug patrol and the DeHaviland Vampire was on Carrier trials in 1945 according to photos in Jane's. All three were built to high standards in well lit, well supplied factories by free labor, not by slaves underground in salt mines, caves and train tunnels. All that being said, I really like the Heinkel.
I didn’t even know this existed, thank you for introducing it to me! Also, I hope you are well, I am in a bit of a positive mood so I thought I might try to make other positive.
I saw the He162 at the Imperial War Museum in London Years ago. I never thought I'd see one. I didn't know there was an RAF museum in London or i would've gone there. :-(.
Great video Kris. Sadly no inside the cockpit but understandable. She's old and very rare. I hope one day, a exact replica will be built and flown. Just like the Me-262 Project
Chris , how did you manage to get to sit in the Spitfire? How did you manage to get so close to the 162..of all the video/photos ive seen your video has by far offered the most detailed information...danke
If you call ahead of time and show them your educator / researcher credentials museums are often happy to let you get closer or even touch some exhibits
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="414">6:54</a>. Those fences on the inboard wing look a lot like stall strips. The effect is to locally stall that part of the wing once the angle of attack increases past some threshold. This insures that part of the wing stalls first. They can be one tool in an aerodynamicist's bag to help insure that an airplane (especially one with a swept wing) doesn't have a pitch-up-on-stall problem.
Oof, that lean to port in the front view.. I wonder how formidable this jet really would have been had it been built structurally sound. Great vid as always!
Chris, I enjoy all your walkarounds and inside-the-cockpits (ITCs), but my special interest is in Great War aviation. I especially enjoyed your ITC of the Albatros D.III. Will you do more ITCs of Great War airplanes, please, especially 2-seaters and bombers? Perhaps you can collaborate with the Shuttleworth Collection.
it should be noted that going inside the RAF Museum in Hendon is completly free of charge, early aviation and german ww2 aircraft sections are one of the best in europe
The priority was to have it cheap and easy to manufacture. While it does not have the most intricate cockpit, having it easy to operate came after production numbers
It's also a high-performance jet so it's not easy to fly ethier and I doubt that the pilots would have had enough training to fly them without killing themselves.
I wonder if a slightly modernized version would sell as a kit or even production plane today. Jets are typically expensive but it would be a market to fill as a cheap jet.
I am aware of replica Me 262s (with modern engines!), but I haven't heard about anyone building replica He 162s. The engine placement might be an issue for GA use; but worse, in order to get a replica He 162 certified as airworthy I suspect you'd have to rework the design to use more standard materials and assembly techniques, making sure the weights and balances still work with welded or riveted metal vs. wood and glue. That's a fairly significant detail design job (and something the replica Me 262s didn't require, AIUI).
Only criticism - you didn't start by checking out the beautiful RAF launch in the car park powered by THREE Rolls Royce Meteor Engines (non-blown merlins). Will you be doing a later video where you do so?
The speed was similar but it was much more lightly armed with only 2x20mm cannons. The Me262 had almost as much firepower as an A-10, with 4x30mm canons.
'Battle of Britain Day' was September 15th, officially considered to be the day of the turning point in that battle. There often airshows on that day at some airfields with famous names, like Biggin Hill, for much of it's post-WWII existence an RAF personnel centre, and civilian airfield. Most RAF bases had 'RAF At Home' days instead, as shutting down the whole smash may have been a bad idea.
What's the story behind the big red arrows on the nose? Nearly every picture I see of the 162 has them. Was it just an aesthetic choice or was there a reason?
No, I too never understood the reason of painting big arrows on the sides on the nose altrough I know quite well the story of this fascinating airplane. I wish to know the story too...
What is the purpose of the red arrow pointing forward on the nosecone? I noticed they were present on some of the wartime photos of the plane. Also, wasn’t the landing gear of the BF-109 nearly the only feature their pilots disliked about those aircraft? So the Luftwaffe decided to carry that one feature over to their newest technological plane? As a Texan of Swiss/German decent with grandparents that were immigrants who spoke exclusively Swiss German, it was especially hilarious, to me personally, to hear you imitate our local Sweet Brown with your very German accent on that “Ain’t nobody got time fo’ dat” you delivered! 🤣
Hendon is great, not far from it is Salisbury Hall, the birthplace of the Mosquito and home of the prototype, and about 30 mins drive from there is Duxford. When I first went to Hendon the Blackburn Beverly was in front of the main building! Sadly like a lot of old airfields in North London, the land has become very valuable, so housing now occupies the old old runway. The same thing happened to Hatfield where the DH Comet was built.
It’s interesting seeing the hand written instructions. It’s like seeing a mad genius at work in his home back yard with limited resources but enormous brain power.
With due respect to the guys and gals that had to fight Germany in WW2, you cannot help but be awed by the brilliant Aerospace Engineers Germany had. Although it was troubled and too late to have an impact on the Wars outcome, the Heinkel 162 was an astonishing aeronautical milestone. If the War had lasted into 1946, then the 162 probably would have been refined into a nasty little Fighter. Cheers.
Excellent video - ’m currently rereading ‘The First and the Last’, and, in part, it presents interesting points regarding how German industry adapted to the destruction of conventionally-placed factories and fuel plants, with the conversion to those in forests, mines, etc. Relevant to this video is the question : How would jet fuel, or synthetic petrol in general, have been transported to airbases operated by the Luftwaffe? If by train, how would they have disguised the rail lines actually going to the hidden factories? Though there’s probably not too simple an answer, it just seems to be an interesting issue
Could you do a video about the P 80 / F 80? Because there is very little information about it. BTW. I'm using your Videos as a source for my presentation about WW1 planes.
Oh, the endless hours I've suffered in that thing in WarThunder...someone had told me it was the best starter jet. And, in a sense, it's true. After flying this...thing, flying every other jet is easy.
