The Messerschmitt Me262 "Swallow" had been the world's very first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Formally known as "Swallow", the Allies called it the �Storm bird�. The Me262 had a negligible affect the span of the WWII, but its design ended up being extremely influential on postwar aircraft development. Its very first test flight was in 1941, but didn't see operational solution until July1944. Including all variations, about 1,430 Me262's had been produced.