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30,000 were made by Germany during WW2 from 1930's to 1945. Then other countries built a version of it. Also, The Messerschmidt company was redesignated as the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (Aktiengesellschaft or Corporation) in 1938. Some call it the Me-109, although the official Luftwaffe designation of the aircraft was the Bf 109 throughout the war.
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How important was technology In helping the RAF win the battle of Britain?
Very important. The British were ahead of the Germans in one area that was crucial--radar. This allowed them to know when the German planes were coming and where they were headed. Then the small RAF fighter force could be launched to have the most effect. The RAF wasn't really that small, If the RAF moved more planes into the Southern sector of England they would have been in daner of crashing into each other. The RAF had two other sectors with many aircraft in reserve, that were guarding the Midlands and North from Bombing raids from Norway, when Hitler ordered the bombing of London the fighters based in the Midlands were able to to join the battle without moving from their bases, which were out of range of the German fighters. Back to technology. Britain's air defenses were very organised by the use of RADAR, this meant that the British fighter pilots didn't have to fly patrols searching for the enemy, tiring themselves out and wasting fuel. They could intercept the Luftwaffe directly with ore fuel than the German fighters. The British fighters had been designed after the Germans built their main fighter the ME109 so they were more advanced and the Spitfire had been built with the knowledge that it had to be able to outfly the ME109. One of the major reasons for Britain delaying the fight against Germany not only before the war broke out but during the period of "the phoney war" was that they were building as many modern aircraft as they could because before the Hurricane and Spitfire they were still using out of date biplanes like the Hawker Hunter and Gloster Gladiator. Aircraft technology was crutial to the fight, the infamous Stuka dive bombers were found to be vunerable to attack from modern aircraft and only really suitable for their ground attack role. On the british side the Defiant was proved to be useless as a heavy fighter because its most vunerable point was in a head on attack. The Luftwaffe quickly withdrew the Stuka from cross channel attacks and the British used the Defiant as a night fighter against the German bombing forces.
Where was the Messerschmitt made?
The Messerschmidt was made all over German factories during WWII, although there were different types of Messerschmidt fighters such as the ME109, and the ME262 they were all made in Germany during WWII. there may have been recreations made in the U.S. they are not originals of the fighter plane. There were some nine or ten Messerschmitt planes of various types and with several sub marks. They were built all over Germany but also in some conquered territories
Why is the Messerschmidt 109 fighter referred to as Bf-109 and not Me-109?
BF stands for the company that built the aircraft = Bayerische Flugzeugwerke or BFW (bavarian aircraft manufacturers) - it was the official German aviation ministry designation - ME is for planes built / designed by Messerschmitt - Willy Messerschmitt was not involved at the beginning with the 109 design which is why it probably was called the BF-109 although he did eventually work on it. Willy Messerschmitt was the head designer for BFW(Thanks. I wasn't sure of the name of the company. Wonder why it wasn't caled BFW-109.)
How important was technology in helping the RAF to win the battle of Britain?
The radar, though primitive by modern standards, was absolutely essential. It gave the RAF fighter bases around London about 15 minutes' warning of approaching German aircraft and enabled the British fighters to get airborne before the German bombers reached the bases or reached London.
Who built the aircraft baron von Richthofen flew?
Richtohefen flew a number of aircraft built by Fokker, Albatross, Halberstadt
Who built the me262 fighter plane?
The Messerschmitt Aircraft Company built the ME 262 during WW2. At that time all German aircraft companies had initials prefacing the names of their aircraft. -So Messerschmitt was ME, Heinkel was HE, Focke Wulf was FW and so on.
What country primarily flew the Albatros type fighter plane?
Albatros was a German company and it's many aircraft were flown by the German Air Force throughout WW1. They built many reconnaissance aircraft as well as excellent fighters.
Which is the first fighter plane in world?
It's difficult to define that. At the start of WW1 all sides had aircraft that 'observed'. After a while they put guns on them, did that make them fighter aircraft. The German 'Eindekker', the French Nieuport 'Bebe' and the British Vickers FB5 were possibly the first aircraft built where observing was a secondary use.
Who made Lightning fighter planes?
The US built the P-38 Lightning fighter. Specifically, it was designed and built by the Lockheed Aircraft Company.
What are fighter jets?
Fighter jets are specialized jet-powered aircraft which are purpose-built for intercepting and destroying other aircraft. They are generally smaller and faster than other types of aircraft.
What World War II aircraft was built in the greatest numbers?
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 (or Me 109). Over 33,000 of this German fighter were built. It remained in service as late as 1968 in the Spanish Air Force.
What is the description of a Dassault Rafale?
Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine fighter aircraft. In addition, it was built and designed by Dassault Aviation. Also, it is a multi-role fighter aircraft.
What year in World War I was the Albatross plane made?
The Albatros series of German pursuit aircraft -- the D.I, D.II, and D.III -- was designed and built during the spring and summer of 1916. The D.III, the last and most famous and numerous, entered squadron service in December of that year.Before their fighter or pursuit aircraft, Albatros had built MANY observation, bomber and trainer aircraft. There were Albatros aircraft in the German Air Force at the start of war in 1914. The aircraft were gradually developed into their later fighters.( ref,;- Warplanes and air battles of World War 1, by Bernard Fitzsimmons, 1973)
Who named the P-51 Mustang fighter?
North American Aircraft, who built the P-51, gave it that name.
What is rafail fighter by dassault aviation?
It's a French built delta winged fighter plane. It is designed to be multi-role, and is capable of land and aircraft carrier operations.
Why is the f-16 aircraft called the f-16?
The US Air Force identifies their operational aircraft by model numbers that follow a letter code. The codes are: F - fighter aircraft, A-ground attack, B- bomber aircraft, C- cargo aircraft, X- experimental. Many years ago, the military used other code identifiers that are may not by used: P- pursuit aircraft, O- observation, H- helicopter. The F-16 is the 16th fighter design built during the jet age. It was built after the F-15. What confuses me is how did they jump up to F-117 for the Stealth Fighter?
How important was technology In helping the RAF win the battle of Britain?
Very important. The British were ahead of the Germans in one area that was crucial--radar. This allowed them to know when the German planes were coming and where they were headed. Then the small RAF fighter force could be launched to have the most effect. The RAF wasn't really that small, If the RAF moved more planes into the Southern sector of England they would have been in daner of crashing into each other. The RAF had two other sectors with many aircraft in reserve, that were guarding the Midlands and North from Bombing raids from Norway, when Hitler ordered the bombing of London the fighters based in the Midlands were able to to join the battle without moving from their bases, which were out of range of the German fighters. Back to technology. Britain's air defenses were very organised by the use of RADAR, this meant that the British fighter pilots didn't have to fly patrols searching for the enemy, tiring themselves out and wasting fuel. They could intercept the Luftwaffe directly with ore fuel than the German fighters. The British fighters had been designed after the Germans built their main fighter the ME109 so they were more advanced and the Spitfire had been built with the knowledge that it had to be able to outfly the ME109. One of the major reasons for Britain delaying the fight against Germany not only before the war broke out but during the period of "the phoney war" was that they were building as many modern aircraft as they could because before the Hurricane and Spitfire they were still using out of date biplanes like the Hawker Hunter and Gloster Gladiator. Aircraft technology was crutial to the fight, the infamous Stuka dive bombers were found to be vunerable to attack from modern aircraft and only really suitable for their ground attack role. On the british side the Defiant was proved to be useless as a heavy fighter because its most vunerable point was in a head on attack. The Luftwaffe quickly withdrew the Stuka from cross channel attacks and the British used the Defiant as a night fighter against the German bombing forces.
