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Bf109 Messer

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Mating a powerful engine to a nimble metal airframe, the BF109 was a true workhorse of the Luftwaffe. Famously difficult to land, the Messer featured top of the line automatic cockpit operation, giving the pilot freedom to focus on his battle.


P I L O T S - N O T E S
CAM1 - Cockpit mode
VTOL - Flaps

In-game specs for nerds
Messerschmitt Bf109 F-1
1200hp DB601N
6,400lbs, 104gal located under and behind cockpit.

Acrobatics (Based on historical records)
@ 1,000ft, 5,000ft and 10,000ft:
Mph - 306, 322, 340
Full roll - 4.0s, 4.0s, 3.6s
360 turn - 13.6s, 14.5s, 16.5s

Weapons
1x20mm MG-FF Cannon w/60rounds - 28 damage, 2.44m spread@100m, 600Mv@M/s, 7rps.
2x.7.92mm MG-17 w/500rounds - 1 damage, 1.83m spread@100m, 830Mv@M/s, 20rps
Gunsight: German Revi 2B

AI version
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4WTY91/AI-Messer

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 11 airplane(s) +128 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 26.1ft (8.0m)
  • Length 23.8ft (7.3m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 5,688lbs (2,580kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,406lbs (2,905kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.184
  • Wing Loading 27.6lbs/ft2 (134.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 232.2ft2 (21.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1774

Parts

  • Number of Parts 155
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 672