The Messerschmitt Me262 "Swallow" are the entire world's first functional jet-powered fighter aircraft. Formally called "Swallow", the Allies called it the �Storm bird�. The Me262 had a negligible impact the time of WWII, but its design wound up being exceedingly influential on postwar aircraft development. Its first test trip was in 1941, but don't see operational solution until July1944. Including all variations, about 1,430 Me262's have been produced.