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Messerschmitt Me 309

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Auto Credit Based on Korbin43's Fighter challenge

The Messerschmitt Me 309 was a prototype German fighter, designed in the early years of World War II to replace the Bf 109. Although it had many advanced features, the Me 309's performance left much to be desired and it had so many problems that the project was cancelled with only four prototypes built. The Me 309 was one of two failed Messerschmitt projects intended to replace the aging Bf 109, the other being the Me 209 of 1943.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Fighter challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.0ft (8.8m)
  • Length 26.7ft (8.1m)
  • Height 10.6ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 7,107lbs (3,223kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,600lbs (3,901kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.203
  • Wing Loading 58.8lbs/ft2 (287.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 146.2ft2 (13.6m2)
  • Drag Points 875

Parts

  • Number of Parts 103
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 527