The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a German World War II fighter aircraft that was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force. The Bf 109 first saw operational service in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War and was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II in 1945. It was one of the most advanced fighters of the era, including such features as all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, and retractable landing gear. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 aero engine. From the end of 1941, the Bf 109 was steadily being supplemented by the Focke-Wulf Fw 190.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
- Length 28.4ft (8.6m)
- Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 5,082lbs (2,305kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,523lbs (3,866kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.117
- Wing Loading 38.2lbs/ft2 (186.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 223.1ft2 (20.7m2)
- Drag Points 1306
Parts
- Number of Parts 41
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 216
