The world’s only airworthy Messerschmitt Bf 109 E 'Red 12' will take center stage at the OTT Hahnweide 2025 event, showcasing ...

There’s a very good reason why three-wheelers never picked up traction, just like there’s a very good reason why microcars never survived their ‘60s-’70s peak. Still, if you’re feeling nostalgic for ...

A few years back, a German team resurrected the adorable Messerschmitt microcar as an electric-assist two-man Velomobile. At the time, some people wondered why it didn't just skip the pedals, drop a ...

In the world of technology, there's often a fine line between success and failure. It's not just about developing a fantastic weapon, though that's a tall order in and of itself. Even after years of ...

In the three years preceding the start of the Second World War, another major conflict was raging in Spain. Taking advantage of the fighting between the country's Republicans and Nationalists, Nazi ...

In the 1950s, East Germany desired a new airliner, so Brunolf Baade, a wartime bomber designer, responded with a futuristic ...

Discover the fascinating story of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, the world's first and only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft. Developed by Germany during World War II, the Me 163 was a ...

We'll soon be able to travel again, so in case you're planning your first excursion, we have a suggestion: Go to Europe and buy a new Messerschmitt Kabinenroller! A German outfit called ...

The jet boasted a top speed of approximately 540 miles per hour, far surpassing the fastest Allied piston-engine fighters. There can be little doubt that, at least when the Second World War began, ...

When it comes to weird little old cars, the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller was one of the delightfully weirdest. Five years ago, we heard about a new pedal-electric version of the vehicle, known as the ...