Wikipedia: History of Messerschmitt Me 163

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The Me 163 was the world's first (and probably the last) rocket-powered fighter aircraft to see service.

The Me 163 Komet was the world's first (and probably the last) rocket-powered fighter aircraft to see service.

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It was designed as an interceptor?, and used to attack Allied bombers flying to Germany. Allied fighters flying escort had a difficult time engaging the Me 163 because of it's high speed.

It was designed as an interceptor?, and used to attack Allied bombers flying to Germany. Allied fighters flying escort had a difficult time engaging the Me 163 because of its high speed. This also worked against the 163, as the pilot had only a brief time to target enemy bombers before zooming past them.

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