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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 |
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The center section of the Ho IX being loaded for transport after capture by the Americans |
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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 |
