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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.)
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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
Which plane was faster the Me109 or the spitfire?
Me109 in a straigjt line and corners fuel injection give the me109 a great advantage higher rate of climb and tighter turns though that advantage is down to pilot skill
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.
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.
Is the spitfire the best plane in world war 2?
No, not at all. In fact it was slightly slower than its main opposition, the Me109. However, the Spitfire was more maneuverable and had other features which its pilots appreciated to compensate for its slower speed. Note: Although the Spitfire is most famous for the Battle of Britain, improved models of it were introduced which were faster and better; allowing the Spitfire to serve until the end of the war, and after the war in Korea and Malaysia.
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
What is a ME109 fighter?
The Messerschmitt Bf 109, also known as the Me-109, was the main fighter plane used by the German Air Force (the Luftwaffe) during World War II.
Which plane was faster the Me109 or the spitfire?
Me109 in a straigjt line and corners fuel injection give the me109 a great advantage higher rate of climb and tighter turns though that advantage is down to pilot skill
How fast can a World War 2 German messerschmitt go?
The most common Messerchmitts were the were the ME109 G5 and G6. They could fly at almost 400 mph. The ME 262 jet fighter could fly at approximately 540 mph.
What was Germany's fighter plane called?
Germany used many fighters during World War Two. One of the finest fighters ever built and most familiar was Germany's very tiny Messerschmidt Me 109, so small, that they were able to construct over 33,000 of them during the course of the war. The Me109 went through many different versions through the war and its life span. It first saw action in the Spanish civil war where Germany supported Francisco Franco's rebellion. In 1940 during the Battle of Britain the E version was mostly used. And by the end of the war the G version was the newest available. Changes in engine modifications made up most modifications and versions. The Me109 had armament of two forward firing machine guns (30 caliber) that sat on top of the engine and fired through the engine cowling and between the propeller blades. Mounted forward of the engine was a 20 mm cannon that fired through the propeller spinner. The Focke Wolfe 190 (versions A through D) was another excellent fighter plane of World War Two although not produced as much as the Me109. The FW 190 had many different types of armament such as bombs, machine guns and 20 mm cannons. During the course of most of the war, Germany was experimenting with rocket and jet engines. The first operational jet fighter aircraft was the Messerschmidt Me 262, the same manufacturer of the Me 109. But its late arrival into the war did not help to turn the tide of the air war due to lack of planes, pilots that could fly them, and Hitler's insistence that the 262 be used as a bomber.
What was the name of the German fighter plane in ww2?
The most successful fighters used by the Luftwaffe were the Messerschmitt (Me)-109 and the Focke-Wulf (Fw)-109. Naturally, there were many others, but these two could have changed the tide of the war had the Luftwaffe not run low on ammo and fuel nearing the end of their struggle. The current highest-scoring ace in history was Erich Hartmann with 352 kills in the Me-109G6 as his standard bird running on a Daimler-Benz (today Mercedes-Benz) engine. (Painted with a black nose, giving him the nickname "The Black Devil" though he was renowned for his personal codes of honor in the air)
Is the F-18 better than the euro fighter?
You'll never really know until they've matched each other in real air combat. -It's always been that way, the German's thought ME109's were 'the bees knees' -till they met the first Spitfires !
Medal of honor heros 2 Where do you find Baker Company survivors in the village?
By the road in the rubble, there is the ME109 fighter plane. A little bit behind the plane, there is a pile of rubble. As you get closer, the survivors scream that they're trapped behind the rubble. Grope your way around the rubble, there should be a spot to set a charge. That will free them.
Who was the best ace in the luftwaffe and how many kills did he get?
Erich Hartman, flew a Me109 and scored 352 aerial kills during WW2............
Which combat plane has the combat record?
I believe you will find that the Spitfire currently holds the record for highest enemy kill ratio. Other high-ranking planes would include the German Messersmidt ME109 / BF109 and, more recently, the F-4 Phantom and F-18 SuperHornet. Perhaps someone could provide exact numbers, as I cannot. Most kill-ratio records were set during the 2nd World War, Vietnam, Korea and the 1991 Iraq war. There may be records that have not been made publically available due to sporadic hostilities during peacetime.
How fast does a me109 fly?
The Messerschmitt Bf 109, a German World War II fighter aircraft, had a top speed of around 340 to 375 miles per hour (550 to 600 kilometers per hour), depending on the specific variant and conditions. Its performance made it one of the fastest and most effective fighters of its time. The exact speed could vary based on factors such as altitude and load.
What are the speeds of the world's top fighter planes?
The top ten according to the Discovery Channel: 10. F117 Stealth Fighter Year 1983- top speed 1,040 km/h 9. DR 1 Fokker Triplane Year 1917- top speed 185 km/h 8. Mitsubishi Zero-Sen (A6M2) Year 1937- top speed 533.5 km/h 7. Harrier Jump Jet (AV-8B Harrier II) Year 1985 top speed 1,000 km/h 6. F 86 Sabre Year 1949 top speed 1,107 km/h 5. Messerschmidt ME109 Year 1937 top speed 635 km/h 4. F 18 Super Hornet Year 1983 top speed 2,145 km/h 3. MIG 21 (F-13 / Fishbed C) Year 1959 top speed 2,093 km/h 2. Supermarine Spitfire Year 1938 top speed 520 km/h 1. P51 Mustang Year 1941 top speed 703 km/h **Note** These are not the fastest planes in the world, but they are ranked the highest. For a list of the fastest planes in the world, look up that question.
