The Heinkel He 280 was the first turbojet-powered fighter aircraft in the world. It was inspired by Ernst Heinkel's emphasis on research into high-speed flight and built on the company's experience with the He 178 jet prototype. A combination of technical and political factors led to it being passed over in favor of the Messerschmitt Me 262. Only nine were built and none reached operational status.
1. Heinkel 280 V1, 4x As 014 Pulse jet, first flight January 1943
2. Heinkel 280, 4x As 014, Luftwaffe 1945 /alternate marking/
3. Heinkel 280 S8A/As 014, JG26 Luftwaffe 1945/alternate marking/
4. Heinkel 280 6x As 014, JG 7 Luftwaffe 1945/alternate marking/