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1. The ME-163 was unique. It was the only operational aircraft (used during war) to use rocket power. Who designed the rocket motor?
2. Who designed the ME-163?
3. Aside from being the only operational rocket-powered aircraft in history, the ME-163 was also unique in several other ways, too. One of the most intriguing (and dangerous) design features was:
4. The rocket engine of the Komet used two chemicals in order to provide the immense power needed to propel the aircraft. What were they called?
5. The two fuels did not need to be ignited when introduced into the combustion chamber of the Komet's rocket engine. Rather, they instantaneously ignited upon contact with one another without the need for a spark plug, igniter, or any other means. What is this type of chemical reaction called?
6. The ME-163 Komet was by far the fastest aircraft of World War II. It was recorded at flying over 700 mph in one test! However, this incredible speed actually served to hamper it in its intended role as an interceptor. How?
7. The ME-163 was an incredibly deadly aircraft and took many lives. Who were the Komets most numerous victims?
8. The Komet was armed with fierce weaponry which could destroy bombers with a single shot. How was the ME-163 armed?
9. The ME-163 managed to bring down about how many enemy bombers from the skies over Germany during WWII?
10. It is often said that history is written by the victors. However, the legacy of the Komet lives on - many years after the pain and sorrow of WWII. What amazing machine can best trace its lineage directly back to the Komet?
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