Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet

The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was the only rocket fighter aircraft ever to take part in combat. The German World War II aircraft reached incredible speeds - over 950 km/h - and was a true technical marvel of its time.

Thanks to its rocket propulsion, it could quickly attack enemy aircraft, but it had a very short flight time (only a few minutes) and was extremely vulnerable when it landed. Although it did not have a decisive impact on the war, the Me 163 showed how daringly far Nazi technology was prepared to go in the pursuit of air superiority.