The Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 was immediately recognisable thanks to the two prominent bulges on the engine cowling. These were required to clear the ammunition feeds of the larger 13mm MG 131 machine guns with 300 rounds per gun. During the course of production, a number of significant changes and improvements were made to the Bf 109 G-6. From the very beginning of work on the Bf.109, it was planned to install a DB 600 -12-cylinder, inverted V type, liquid-cooled engine on it, work on which began at Daimler-Benz in 1932. The Bf.109D was essentially an intermediate solution pending the arrival of the Bf.109E with the DB 601 engine, although it had much better performance than the Loaded weight would reach 10,500lb. Power was to come from 2 x Junkers Jumo 004B-1 air-breathing turbojet engines developing 1,985lb of dry thrust each. As this jet-powered Bf 109 form was never constructed, no performance specifications were realized (numbers on this page as estimates on the part of the author, based in the Me 262). It appears The Bf 109 was powered by Daimler-Benz 605 Inverted V12 engine that produced 1,475 HP @2,800 RPM. It had a kerb weight of 2.700 kg (5952 lbs). The Bf 109, therefore, was lighter and faster than the Spitfire, and its top speed of 685 km/h (426 mph) meant that the Spitfire was outclassed performance wise. From May to December 1942, 1586 Gustav-2s were produced. The first, already in May, was launched by WNF. The G-2 aircraft differed from the G-1 only in that they were equipped with a conventional cockpit. Production plans were constantly revised in favor of the simpler Bf 109G-2. Its output grew rapidly. Two designs were selected for further development, one being Willy Messerschmitt's Bf 109, a single-seat derivation of his previously-successful Bf 108 design. The first -109 prototype, powered by a 695-hp Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine, first flew on 28 May 1935. The second prototype was fitted with the engine for which it had been designed, the Early versions of the 109(series A-D) were powered by the ~675HP Junkers Jumo 210, while the E and F series utilized the much more powerful 1085HP Daimler-Benz DB 601, and further still the G series, which consisted of roughly a third of all 109s developed, used the 1,455HP Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine. During the period of the manufacturing of the Me 109 E for the German Luftwaffe, Messerschmitt was creating what was to turn into the best of the many variants, the Me 109 F. Operated by either a 1,200hp DB 601N or a 1,350hp DB 601E power plant, the Me 109 F shown significant progress over previously models when it comes to both performance and cleanliness of line, and finally offered the A ridiculously torque:y engine that will make itself known during take-off. Comes with the built-in Bf 109 Challenge campaign. Flying the Bf 109 K-4. The Bf 109 K-4 is very stable aircraft, which is a good thing since the only trimming option is on the elevators — rolling and yawing has to be managed by the pilot at all times. The Bf 109E-7 sank through the ice to the bottom and rested there undisturbed for 62 years. In 2003, this Messerschmitt Bf 109 was found in the lake & recovered by Jim Pearce. It was found mainly complete and in good condition as seen on display at Planes of Fame Air Museum. This Bf 109E-7 will be restored to flying condition. 7uf2Doz.