BF 109 MESSERSCHMITT
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The Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's standard fighter throughout WWII, and the production of the Bf 109 was larger than that of any other fighter. It was a quite revolutionary design, the smallest aircraft that could be built around a powerful engine. Advantages were good performance and handling, and a simple construction; disadvantages were restricted vision, bad landing characteristics, and the inability to carry heavy armament without adverse affects on handling. The E was one of the best fighters in the world, on a par with the Spitfire; the F was a fine fighter with limited armament; the G suffered from detoriated handling. The K was the last series-produced model. Some extreme developments, elongated, with longer wings and Jumo engines, never reached service. Projects to replace the 109 all failed. Approx 35000 built. Czechoslovakaia and Spain continued production of developments after WWII.
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Two of the most famous Messerschmitt ace’s where Erich Hartmann and Adolf Galland.
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Type: Bf 109C-1
Function: fighter
Year: 1938
Engines: 1 * 730hp Jumo 210Ga
Wing Area: 16.17m2
Empty Weight: 1597 kg
Max.Weight: 2296 kg
Speed: 470 km/h
Armament: 4*mg 7.9 mm
Type: Bf 109E-3
Function: fighter
Year: 1939
Engines: 1 * 865kW Daimler-Benz DB601Aa
Wing Area: 16.17m2
Empty Weight: 1900 kg
Max.Weight: 2665 kg
Speed: 560km/h
Armament: 2*g 20 mm 2*mg 7.9 mm
Type: Bf 109G-10
Function: fighter
Year: 1944
Engines: 1 * 1080kW Daimler-Benz DB605AM
Speed: 620km/h
Armament: 1*g 30 mm 2*mg 13 mm