The Messerschmitt Me P.1103 was designed in 1944 (along with the FW "Volksjäger",
Ju EF 126 &127 and the Bacham Ba 349 "Natter") to be a rocket-powered
short-range interceptor. Construction was kept simple on the Me P.1103,
being mainly built of wood. The wings were shoulder mounted and faired
into the rear of the canopy. The Me P.1103 was to be towed into the air
by either a Bf 109G or Me 262, where it would then ignite its single Walter
liquid-fueled RI 202 rocket engine. The pilot flew in a seated position
and armament consisted of a single MK 108 30mm cannon, mounted below the
pilot. After the attack, the Me P.1103 was landed on a retractable
skid. All design work ceased when the Ba 349 was awarded a development
contract.
Span: 5.38 m (17' 9") Length: 5 m (16' 5") Max. Speed: 700 km/h (435 mph)
A cutaway view of
the second design of the Me P.1103, showing the seated position of the
pilot and the placement of the internal components....