Bomber: The Luftwa... — Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerika

: By 1944, the Luftwaffe shifted its focus almost entirely to "Emergency Fighter" programs to defend German airspace from Allied bombing raids.

: It was designed as a "super-bomber" to strike the United States East Coast and support long-range maritime reconnaissance over the Atlantic. Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerika Bomber: The Luftwa...

: While it had impressive range, the project was plagued by engine reliability issues and competition from other designs like the Junkers Ju 390. Why it Never Saw Combat : By 1944, the Luftwaffe shifted its focus