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The Ho IX V-1 glider test
vehicle |
The Ho IX V-2 under
construction |
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The IX V-2 is nearly finished |
The IX V-2 during preflight
checkout |
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The Ho IX V-2 taxiing for take
off |
The Ho IX V-2 in flight, February
1945 |
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The Ho IX V-3 under construction at the
end of the war |
Good view of the jet engine
intakes |
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A good view of the business end of the
jet engines. Note the steel plating immediately behind the engine protecting the
wing from the exhaust |
Side view of the IX V-3 without the wing
tips |
A beautiful illustration of the
production Ho IX (also known as the Go 229) This picture is the cover from the
model made by Dragon Models Limited (DML) [1/48 Master Series: Kit#5505 Ho229A-1
Flying Wing]. The model has won several awards and has great detail on it,
including detailed engines, guns, decals, and some metal parts.
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Diagram of the Ho IX control layout
(courtesy of Reinhold Stadler [thanks!])
Another fantastic cutaway drawing by
Reinhold Stadler. Thanks again, Reinhold! |
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The Ho IX middle section in the NASM.
Photo by Douglas Bullard |
The Ho IX middle section in the NASM.
Photo by Douglas Bullard |
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The Ho IX in the NASM. Photo by Douglas
Bullard |
The Ho IX in the NASM. Photo by Douglas
Bullard |
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The Ho IX in the NASM. The swastika does
not appear in photos at the time of capture, it was added later. Photo by
Douglas Bullard |
The Ho IX in the NASM. Photo by Douglas
Bullard |
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The Ho IX in the NASM. This is a drage
brake in the extended position. Even this was made of wood. Photo by Douglas
Bullard |
The Ho IX in the NASM. Photo by Douglas
Bullard |
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The
Ho IX in the NASM. Interior of the wing outer sections. Note the all-wood
construction. Photo by Douglas Bullard |
The Ho IX in the NASM. Note the
degradation due to exposure to the elements.Photo by Douglas Bullard |
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Horten IX (Gotha Go 229) inDetail
