First generation meet fifth! From the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet fighter in World War II, to the F-22 Raptor, the most advanced air superiority fighter flying today, this clip shows just how far aviation has come. The Me 262 could hit around 540 mph, making it untouchable against most piston fighters of its day, but it suffered from unreliable engines, short range, and primitive radar. It was revolutionary, yet rushed into combat too soon. The F-22 by contrast cruise

1M views · 552 reactions | Messerschmitt Me 262 walk around at RIAT, RAF Fairford, England. Thanks to Flugmuseum Messerschmitt for access to this incredible aircraft. The Royal International Air Tattoo | World War II Aircraft | Facebook