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What is the difference between an ME 109 and a Bf 109?
Bf 109, in full Bayerische Flugzeugwerke 109, also called Me 109, Nazi Germany’s most important fighter aircraft, both in operational importance and in numbers produced. It was commonly referred to as the Me 109 after its designer, Willy Messerschmitt.
What is a German ME 109?
The Me-109 was a light air superiority fighter that served as the foundation of the German Luftwaffe from 1936 until the end of World War II in 1945 and served in other European air forces until the mid 1950s. The Me / Bf 109 was the second most produced fighter just under the Russian Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik.
Who invented the Bf 109?
Messerschmitt
Messerschmitt Bf 109/Manufacturers
How tall is the Bf 109?
| Specifications: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Messerschmitt Bf 109 | ||
| Wing span: | 32 ft 4.5 in (9.85 m) | 32 ft 5.5 in (9.89 m) |
| Length: | 28 ft 1 in (8.55 m) | 28 ft 10.5 in (8.80 m) |
| Height: | 8 ft (2.45 m) | 8 ft 5.5 in (2.58 m) |
What does Messerschmitt mean in history?
Messerschmidt or Messerschmitt is an occupational surname of German origin, which means cutler or knifemaker, from the Middle High German words mezzer “knife” + smit “smith”.
What was the Messerschmitt Bf 109 used for?
Messerschmitt Bf 109. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is a German World War II fighter aircraft that was, along with the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, 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.
What was the significance of the Bf 109 in WW2?
Its performance gave Germany the upper hand in the early stages of the war while also taking part in every front until the very end of the conflict in Europe. The Bf 109 was the main fighter of the Luftwaffe, later complemented by the Focke Wulf Fw 190. The Spanish Civil War was the Bf 109 saw its first combat action.
What was the nickname of the Messer plane?
The aircraft was often nicknamed Messer by its operators and opponents alike; the name was not only an abbreviation of the manufacturer, but also the German word for “knife”. In Finland, the Bf 109 was known as Mersu, although this was originally the Finnish nickname for Mercedes-Benz cars.
How many Messerschmitt Me109s were built?
The total number built was well in excess of 33,000. This Messerschmitt-Me109 is the model that won the FG Modeling Madness (FGMM) 2010 best in class prize. Thanks to Chris Walas who donated his $20 prize money toward modeling materials for hospitalized vets!! This is a nice kit of a great plane.