In article <np82v403gd@drn.newsguy.com>, Miloch says...
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>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_335
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>The Dornier Do 335 Pfeil ("Arrow") was a World War II heavy fighter built by the
>("anteater"). The Pfeil's performance was much better than other twin-engine
>designs due to its unique "push-pull" layout and the much lower aerodynamic drag
>of the in-line alignment of the two engines. It was Germany's fastest
>piston-engined aircraft of World War II.[2][page needed] The Luftwaffe was
>desperate to get the design into operational use, but delays in engine
>deliveries meant only a handful were delivered before the war ended.
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>The first 10 Do 335 A-0s were delivered for testing in May. By late 1944, the Do
>335 A-1 was on the production line. This was similar to the A-0 but with the
>uprated DB 603 E-1 engines and two underwing hardpoints for additional bombs,
>drop tanks or guns. It was capable of a maximum speed of 763 km/h (474 mph) at
>6,500 m (21,300 ft) with MW 50 boost, or 686 km/h (426 mph) without boost, and
>able to climb to 8,000 m (26,250 ft) in under 15 minutes. Even with one engine
>out, it could reach about 563 km/h (350 mph).
Interesting youtube vid of it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK8ydLY5QHQ
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