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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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
