A jet-powered flying-wing fighter-bomber prototype developed late in World War II under the Horten brothers’ design direction.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1944
OriginGermany (1933–1945)
ManufacturerGothaer Waggonfabrik
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho 229 V2 | Prototype | Fighter | Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
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