Heinkel He 219 B-1

[HaphazardDrip94 10]

Hello, I would like to suggest this aircraft in the game because I think it would be way better than the one we already have in the German tech tree because the plane we have, although decent at its role, feels slow and it doesn't turn very well. Well I'm here to fix that problem and suggesting one of my dream planes.

 

In June of 1944, after the production status of the He 219 had reaffirmed by Albert Speer, Operation He 219 was launched with the aim of improving the fighter without disrupting the production lines, the principle proposed change being the replacement of the Daimler Benz BD 603 by the 24 cylinder liquid cooled multi bank Junkers Jumo 222 radial engine offering 2500hp for takeoff. Unfortunately, this large and complex engine was suffering numerous teething troubles, and so few production engines had left the assembly lines that only two could be obtained for testing in a He 219 airframe. Designated He 219 A-7/R6, the test aircraft (KZ + RZ) was eventually flown in the late summer of 1944, attaining 700kph during flight trails. 

 

It was proposed to install the Jumo 222 in a high altitude 3 seater model, the He 219 B-1, but the non availability of the Junkers engine necessitated the installation of the DB 603AA  in the sole example of this variant completed and tested. The B-1 had an aerodynamically refined cockpit canopy, a lengthened fuselage, an extended wingspan, and an increase in distance between the engine axes. Flight testing was cut short when, during the second landing, the starboard undercarriage leg collapsed and the aircraft suffered such extensive damage that it had to be scrapped. 

 

Although I cannot find pictures from the aircraft in real life, sources do indicate that it was confirmed to being built

Blueprints:

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How it would look ingame:

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Cockpit: 

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More Photos: (note the engine setup being the DB-603Aa, not the Proposed Jumo 222)

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The Jumo 222

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Specifications:

Crew: 3 (Pilot, Radar Operator, Gunner) 

Wing Span: 22.06m

Length: 16.36m

Height: 4.1m

Wing Area: 50m  Squared

Max Speed: 700kph

Engines: Although it supposed to be the Junkers Jumo 222 (2500hp), it ended up using the DB 603AA (1647hp)

Armaments: 1x Mg131 for rear gunner, 2x MK 108 in Schrage Musik configuration, 2xMg 151 in the wing roots and 2xMK108 in the ventral tray

Radar: FUG 220

 

Sources: 

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http://hugojunkers.bplaced.net/junkers-jumo-222.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Jumo_222

https://modelplanes.de/luftwaffe/jaeger-nacht-luftwaffe/heinkel-he-219b-1uhu-eagle-owl-dragon-models/

https://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal15/14901-15000/gal14952-He-219-Pupar/00.shtm

https://hangar47.com/heinkel-he-219_prevue/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_219

https://oldmachinepress.com/2021/06/05/junkers-jumo-222-aircraft-engine/

Airplanes of the Third Reich by William Green

The Heinkel He 219 UHU, A detailed guide to the Luftwaffe's Ultimate Nightfighter by Richard A Franks (First Edition)

The Heinkel He 219 UHU, A detailed guide to the Luftwaffe's Ultimate Nightfighter by Richard A Franks (Second Edition) Although This One Claims That The rear Firing Guns Are 2x MG 151s In Zwilling Form

Heinkel He 219 UHU, Monografie Lotnicze, Marek RYS (Polish) 

 

 

Note to everyone: If there is anything that I am missing, and you would like to add some more info that I may have missed, feel free to add it in the comments. Thank you 

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by HaphazardDrip94
To make things more clear about what engine it has

[kleinerPanzer 648]

Open for discussion 

[HaphazardDrip94 10]

10 hours ago, kleinerPanzer said:

Open for discussion 

Thank You. And Happy New Year!

[AspandaIV 376]

+1 as another premium or event vehicle since it was only a prototype

Besides we can add the earlier production variants and He-219A-7/R3 as TT or squadron vehicles

Edited December 30, 2022 by AspandaIV

[Milocat 4,854]

+1, would love to see this plane added to the game!

[HaphazardDrip94 10]

20 hours ago, Milocat said:

+1, would love to see this plane added to the game!

Thank you!

[HaphazardDrip94 10]

On 29/12/2022 at 17:55, AspandaIV said:

+1 as another premium or event vehicle since it was only a prototype

Besides we can add the earlier production variants and He-219A-7/R3 as TT or squadron vehicles

That would be good, the added 20mm and the schrage musik is nice, but I'm afraid of how slow the A-7 is in game and idk if the br would be any higher than the premium. I think it should be as a modification to the existing A7 like the BF110G2 with the 37mm.  

Edited January 7, 2023 by HaphazardDrip94

[Kingtiez@live 606]

+1