Instrument panel of the Me262B1a/U1

[mig2830]

The EZ42 was not intended for the night fighter, as the night battle was not so much twisting around as day fighting, so the ME262B-1a/U1 was equipped with the Revi 16. The additional instruments in the front cockpit was: An emergency turn & bank indicator FL 22414, a amp meter FL 32501, A flap position indicator FL 22851 and on a additional panel under the main instrument panel a dual boost instrument FL 20556 used as EPR (marked with yellow in post #39). There was 3 UV lights and 2 normal lights with red lence. Some of this visible in the photo in post #39. The photo is from June 1945 and is the aircraft now in SA and before the German instruments were removed.

The radio equipment was the FuG 16 ZY (communication and navigation), FuG 125 (navigation and ILS), FuG 25a Erstling (IFF), FuG 120a Bernhard (Navigation and tactical situation reporting), FuG 218 V/R (Radar), EiV 7 (intercom).



The magnetic compass shown in post #32 photo no 2 and 3 is the KT/8f (no FL number) late war and the same as in the rear cockpit of the ME262B-1a/U1.

 

[Komet]

The EZ42 was not intended for the night fighter, as the night battle was not so much twisting around as day fighting, so the ME262B-1a/U1 was equipped with the Revi 16. The additional instruments in the front cockpit was: An emergency turn & bank indicator FL 22414, a amp meter FL 32501, A flap position indicator FL 22851 and on a additional panel under the main instrument panel a dual boost instrument FL 20556 used as EPR (marked with yellow in post #39). There was 3 UV lights and 2 normal lights with red lence. Some of this visible in the photo in post #39. The photo is from June 1945 and is the aircraft now in SA and before the German instruments were removed.

The radio equipment was the FuG 16 ZY (communication and navigation), FuG 125 (navigation and ILS), FuG 25a Erstling (IFF), FuG 120a Bernhard (Navigation and tactical situation reporting), FuG 218 V/R (Radar), EiV 7 (intercom).



The magnetic compass shown in post #32 photo no 2 and 3 is the KT/8f (no FL number) late war and the same as in the rear cockpit of the ME262B-1a/U1.

Excellent information and this really does help. Amazing knowledge base there mig2830. I've found there is little to no information on much of this so appreciate the insight.
I always wondered what the gauge was mounted below the main panel (in yellow) so another mystery solved.
Also quite interesting how many engine gauges were removed yet other gauges were added.
Thanks also to Wurger and mjfur.
Enclosed is a great photo of the 262 and from the position of the photographer would have to be a B model. I've always assumed a trainer but could it be the night fighter variant? Anyway of identing?

 

[mig2830]

The photo is most likely a test aircraft at the Rechlin site. Note the extended trailing edge of the ailerons and flaps.

 

[Komet]

Oh yes well spotted!

 

[Komet]

In case anyone is interested in the Fl 20000? 6 gauge blind flying instrument panel I have had made, I include a photo of the panel with a few instruments fitted. These are not the final ones but give an indication of size and fit.
Would appreciate some feedback on the final form of the panel especially the bottom edge. mig2830?

 

[mig2830]

The panel looks correct to me. Remember to have the V52 and F105 painted on your panel. Luftwaffe had everything standadised and documented to the last item. The V52 is the compass marlking when in configuration with the autopilot, normally it would have a L number. The F105 is the indicater for radio becon navigation (standart equipment in all fighters at the end of the war as part of the FuG16ZY radio installation). On the ME262B-1a/U1 and the all weather fighter ME262A-1a/U4 there was a add on in the form of the FuG125 that also made it possibel to perform a "ILS" approach, also known as the "LFF"-Jägerlandefunkferfahren.
Also the VSI-should be the late war type without a cover for the center of the instrument.

 

[Komet]

Great info again as always thanks mig2830.
Late war gauges are hard to come by and expensive when they do appear.
Ok so the FuG125 gave the AFN2 indicator extra sensitivity and additional vertical guidance to enable an "ILS"type approach. That's pretty advanced technology!
The rest of thee panel is below with a couple of gauges added. Again not the final version and I think you mentioned the ammo counters were not installed.
Plenty of stenciling of numbers to be added as well.