Details
1:48 BF-109 F2/F4
Friedrich (not Fritz, nor Franz) was the major redesign of Bf 109, with new sleek looks, improved aerodynamics, new DB 601 engine giving much more speed, nose-mounted cannon firing thru spinner (as intended since E version) and no elevator struts. It was stopgap solution till G version comes, and it gave a nasty surprise to Spitfire pilots, outperforming most of the machines flying at the time. It was the best 109 version as stated by many German pilots, later G versions introduced heavy equipment and firepower making it too sluggish. Although ready in 1940, F wasn’t introduced till early 1941, the mainly due new engine being late in production and RLM opinion that Emil was good enough.
Bf 109F-2 was introduced in March 1941, soon after F-1, first production version, reached units, still with old DB 601N engine, and new rapid-firing MG151/15 15mm auto-cannon instead old MG/FF in the nose. Some pilots, like Galland, considered this weapon arrangement to light, especially for inexperienced fliers, so later F-4 got heavier MG151/20, still not heavy enough.
Friedrich was the principal fighter at the start of the Russian campaign and many top aces started their scores with this fine plane.
Additional Information
Article No | ZVE4802 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 4802 |
Аvailability | Out of stock |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:48 |
Manufacturer | ZVEZDA |
Brand | MESSERSCHMITT AG |
Series | No |
EAN | 4600327048028 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |