The V3 was larger than previous prototypes, the shape being modified in various areas, and it was meant to be a template for the pre-production series Ho 229 A-0 day fighters, of which 20 had been ordered. The V3 was to be powered by two Jumo 004C engines, each with 10% greater thrust than the earlier Jumo 004B engine used for the Me 262A and Ar 234B, and had two MK 108 cannons in the wing roots. Work had also started on the two-seat V4 and night-fighter V5 prototypes, the V6 armament test prototype, and the V7 two-seat trainer.
The V3 was larger than previous prototypes the shape being modified in various areas, and it was meant to be a template for the pre-production series Ho 229 A-0 day fighters, of which 20 had been ordered. The V3 was ,to be powered by two Jumo 004C engines, each with 10% greater thrust than the earlier Jumo 004B engine used for the Me 262A and Ar 234B, and had two MK 108 cannons in the wing roots. Work had also started on the two-seat V4 and night-fighter V5 prototypes, the V6 armament test prototype, and the V7 two-seat trainer.