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Messerschmitt Bf-109 A/B-1

24.3k Mikan  4.2 years ago

History

The BF-109 was one of Germany’s first generation modern monoplane fighters, designed intending to replace the biplanes that currently serves the Luftwaffe along with the ill fated He-112 in which the 109 competed against.

The earliest productions of the iconic Bf-109 was mounted with the Junker Jumo 210D engines. The A and B variant were made with only 2 machine guns, B variant however, underwent testing for additional guns. Performance in these early models were to say the least, not ideal.

Operation

AG8 VTOL - Elevator trim
AG 5 VTOL - Rudder trim
TRIM - Flaps, under 30% combat worthy
AG4 - Bail out

Variants

Bf-109 D
Bf-109 E-1
Bf-109 E-4

Notes

Landing is difficult with the front tilt, but it is the most appropriate. Furthermore, roll rate can’t be helped.

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 4 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 31.4ft (9.6m)
  • Length 28.5ft (8.7m)
  • Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 3,892lbs (1,765kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,464lbs (2,024kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.151
  • Wing Loading 16.8lbs/ft2 (82.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 264.9ft2 (24.6m2)
  • Drag Points 1184

Parts

  • Number of Parts 93
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 467
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    24.3k Mikan

    Very much thanks, @EngineerOtaku

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    48.6k EngieWeeb

    Honestly this looks better than my Bf-109B. I look forward to this series :)

    4.2 years ago
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    Cool! I saw these at a model show I went to recently, almost got one too, kinda regret not getting one now :/

    4.2 years ago