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MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109
Specifications - Bf 109G-6


A Bf 109G-6 captured at Catania Airfield in Sicily. Unit: 6/JG53 Markings: 14+-


Type: Single-seat fighter
Origin: Bayerische Flegzeugwerke

Powerplant:
Daimler-Benz DB 605 Am liquid-cooled, inverted V12

Fuel:
Capacity: 88 Imp. Gallons (400 Liters)
Type: 87 Octane B4

Dimensions:
Wing span 9.92m
Length 8.85m
Height: 3.50m
Wing Surface Area: 173.3 Sq. Ft.

Weights:
Empty, Equipped: 2,673kg (5,893 lbs.)
Normal, Loaded: 3,148kg (6,940 lbs.)
Maximum, Overloaded: 3,400kg (7,496 lbs.)

Armament:
One 30mm Mk 108 engine mounted cannon with 60 rounds, Or
One 20mm Mg 151/20 engine mounted cannon with 150 rounds
And
Two 13mm Mg 151 fuselage mounted machine guns with 300 rpg.

Avionics:
FuG 16ZY Communications
FuG 25a IFF

Performance: Normal, Loaded
Maximum Speed:
340 mph (547 kph) at sea level
366 mph (590 kph) at 6,520 ft (2,000m)
373 mph (600 kph) at 9,840 ft (3,000m)
380 mph (611 kph) at 13,120 ft (4,000m)
386 mph (621 kph) at 22,640 ft (6,900m)

Range: Internal Fuel Only
350 mls (563 km) at 330 mph (530 kph) at 19,030 ft (5,800m)

Range: With 66 Imp Gallon (300 Liter) Drop Tank
620 mls (998 km) at 317 mph (510 kph) at 19,685 ft (6,000m)

Initial climb: 3,346 ft/m (17 m/sec)
Time to 9,840 ft (3,000m): 2.9 minutes
Time to 18,700 ft (5,700m): 6 minutes

Service Ceiling: 37,890 (11,550m)


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