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Interesting to see the NZ space industry growing. Though I did also wonder if Peter Jackson had taken an interest in the Me-163 for his collection.

• hef19898 4y ago
  I am fairly certain nobody in his right mind would want to fly this thing under its own power. As a glider, sure.
  • imglorp 4y ago
    Yes especially considering the forced labor sometimes sabotaged them in subtle ways an overhaul might not reveal, and also considering the plane seems to have killed plenty in test and training. Oh and the toxic bipropellant you don't want to be around if there's a leak or explosion. This one is probably better restored on static display. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196267/messerschmitt-me-163b-komet/ https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact...
    • hef19898 4y ago
      Some people built a replica, and flew it as a glider. Besides, a dual fuel, liquid rocket engine powered balsa-wood plane is such an unsafe design, it doesn't need a lot of sabotage to be a safety hazard.
    • cafard 4y ago
      Maximum powered endurance 7.5 minutes? Goodness.