Komet: The Messerschmitt 163 by Jeffrey L. Ethell

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good. 1978. Skybooks. 1st Edition. Illustrated.

The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet is a rocket-powered interceptor aircraft primarily designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It is the only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft in history as well as the first piloted aircraft of any type to exceed 1,000 kilometres per hour (620 mph) in level flight.