The Dornier Do 335 was a twin-engined fighter designed for the German Luftwaffe during the closing stages of the Second World War. The engines were arranged in a push-pull configuration, which produced a very fast aircraft. Overheating was a constant threat from the rear engine, a problem that continued throughout its development.
By the end of the war, no Do 335s had been delivered to operational squadrons. At leat 16 prototypes were built, along with approximately 22 pre-production machines completed. These included A-0, A-1 and A-11 versions. Numerous options were under development including a night fighter and twin fuselage versions.
Post war, captured aircraft were evaluated by France, Britain and the US.
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Dornier Do 335 V3
Dornier Do 335 V3 Wk-Nr 230003 T9+ZH (formerly V3 CP+UC)Dornier Do 335 V3 Wk-Nr 230003 T9+ZH (formerly V3 CP+UC)Dornier Do 335 V3 Wk-Nr 230003 T9+ZH (formerly V3 CP+UC)
Dornier Do 335 V8
Dornier Do 335 V8 Wk-Nr 230008 CP+UH
Dornier Do 335 V9
Dornier Do 335 V9 Wk-Nr 230009 CP+UIDornier Do 335 V9 Wk-Nr 230009 CP+UIDornier Do 335 V9 Wk-Nr 230009 CP+UIDornier Do 335 V9 Wk-Nr 230009 CP+UIDornier Do 335 V9 Wk-Nr 230009 CP+UI tail section
Dornier Do 335 V11
Dornier Do 335 V11 (A-0) Wk-Nr 240111 CP+ULDornier Do 335 V11 (A-0) Wk-Nr 240111 CP+ULDornier Do 335 V11 (A-0) Wk-Nr 240111 VG+PO (previously CP+UL)
Dornier Do 335 V13
Dornier Do 335 V13
Dornier Do 335 V14
Dornier Do 335 M14 Wk-Nr 230014 RP+UQ is examined by German and US military and civilian personnelForward view of Do 335 M(V)14 Wk-Nr 230014 RP+UQ, fitted with wing-mounted 30mm MK 103 cannonRear view of Do 335 M(V)14 Wk-Nr 230014 RP+UQ at Oberpfaffenhofen.
Dornier Do 335 A0
Dornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240102 VG+PH captured by USDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240105 VH+PKDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240105 VH+PKDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240105 VH+PK with an Arado Ar 234 in the backgroundDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240105 VH+PKDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240107 VG+PMDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240107 VG+PMDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240107 VG+PMDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240107 VG+PMDornier Do 335 A-0 Wk-Nr 240110 VG+PP
Dornier Do 335 A1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 113Dornier Do 335 A-1
Dornier Do 335 A12
Dornier Do 335 A-12 114Dornier Do 335 A-12 114
Dornier Do 335s Under Construction
Dornier Do 335 fuselage under constructionUnfinished Do 335s at Dornier plant, OberpfaffenhofenUnfinished Do 335s at Dornier plant, OberpfaffenhofenDornier Do 335 aircraft in various stages of completion, near the town of Oberfaffenhofen
Dornier Do 335 Detail
Dornier Do 335 Pfeil being made ready for testing at Oberpfaffenhofen late 1944Dornier Do 335 forward engineDornier Do 335 rear exhaustDornier Do 335 rear engine installationDornier Do 335 rear engine installationDornier Do 335 rear engine installationDornier Do 335 rear propellerDornier Do 335 A0 cockpitDornier Do 335 access ladderDornier Do 335 main undercarriageDornier Do 335 nose undercarriageDornier Do 335 forward wheel wellDornier Do 335 cockpitDornier Do 335 Pilot’s seatDornier Do 335 V3 canopyDornier Do 335 V3 canopyDornier Do 335 V3 rear engine air intakeDornier Do 335 V3 cockpitDornier Do 335 V3 cockpitDornier Do 335 V3 flaps and aileronDornier Do 335 V8 rear engineDornier Do 335 V9 forward engine
