I was just reading a article showing a captured ME-262 A-1a/U4 with a
50mm cannon on its nose . Does anyone know what this variant was
supposed to be used for Anti-tank or anti-bomber? The only other thing
i know is that it was flown by a "Willi Herget"

Willi the Tick was a well-respected nightfighter on conventional aircraft, but
when the Grand Finale approached, he used his rank to 'appropriate' on of the
Bk-armed jets. He did what several other aces did - he went without orders to
join Galland and his "squadron of experts (aces)" where he was welcomed with
open arms. He reported making three unsuccessful attacks with that huge
nose-mounted cannon, all without success due to g-forces causing the gun to
jam. These attacks were witnessed by B-26 crews over Austria and a shocked
P-51 pilot that got within a few yards of the menacing /U4.

As Keith pointed out, it was an anti-bomber modification.

v/r
Gordon
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