Since considerable work had already been done on the P.1101 design, the RLM decided to continue reduced funding in order for Messerschmitt to carry out experimental flights, testing the swept back wing at anticipated speeds up to Mach 1.
Given the substantial progress on the P.1101 design, the RLM opted to maintain reduced funding to enable Messerschmitt to conduct experimental flights, testing the swept-back wing at anticipated speeds up to Mach 1.