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Bf-109

Germany

First flight

1937

ROLE

Fighter

info

Crashed

Total in database

0

info

Land Leased

Displays

0

Design country

Germany

Variant
First Flight
Max Speed
Max Range
Max Weght
Max Celling:
Wing Span
length
height
BF 109
01/01/1935
290
410
5335
28000
32.4
28.7
8.3
BF 109B
01/01/1937
290
410
5290
28000
32.4
28.7
8.3
BF 109D
01/01/1938
290
410
5510
28000
32.4
28.7
8.3
BF 109E
01/01/1938
348
410
6720
36100
32.4
28.7
8.3
BF 109C
01/01/1938
290
410
5401
28000
32.4
28.7
8.3
BF 109F
01/01/1940
390
620
7165
39400
32.6
29.5
8.7
BF 109G
01/01/1942
398
530
7870
39400
32.6
29.5
8.7
BF 109K
01/01/1944
452
530
8820
41000
32.6
29.6
8.7

The prototypes of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 laid the foundation for one of World War II's most iconic fighter aircraft. Development began in 1934 when Willy Messerschmitt and his team designed the Bf 109 to meet the Reichsluftfahrtministerium's (RLM) specifications for a modern, all-metal monoplane fighter. The Bf 109 V1 prototype was powered by a British Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine due to delays with German powerplants. It first flew in 1935, showcasing advanced features like retractable landing gear, a fully enclosed cockpit, and a cantilever wing. Subsequent prototypes, including Bf 109 V2 and V3, introduced the Junkers Jumo 210 engine, which became standard in early production models. These prototypes were rigorously tested and refined during trials, including participation in the International Military Aviation Competition in Zurich in 1937, where the Bf 109 demonstrated superior speed and agility compared to contemporary designs. This success solidified its adoption by the Luftwaffe and set the stage for its evolution into various combat-ready variants.

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