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Yes especially considering the forced labor sometimes sabotaged them in subtle ways an overhaul might not reveal, and also considering the plane seems to have killed plenty in test and training. Oh and the toxic bipropellant you don't want to be around if there's a leak or explosion. This one is probably better restored on static display.

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact...



Some people built a replica, and flew it as a glider.

Besides, a dual fuel, liquid rocket engine powered balsa-wood plane is such an unsafe design, it doesn't need a lot of sabotage to be a safety hazard.


Maximum powered endurance 7.5 minutes? Goodness.




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