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Germany's Messerschmitt Bf. 109 H Fighter1,2
Design
Was based on the airframe of the Bf 109 F and had a pressurized cockpit to be used at high altitudes.2
The Bf 109 H-0 preproduction model had a Daimler-Benz DB 601 E-1(1,300 hp) with GM1 nitrous oxide boost.2
Production
Few were built as there were wing flutter problems.2 It was abandoned in favor of the Focke-Wulf Ta 152.2
Usage
Used by Germany in France starting in early 1944.2
| Bf 109 H | Bf 109 H -1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fighter-bomber2 | Fighter1 |
| Crew | 12 | 11 |
| Engine (Type) | Daimler-Benz DB 601A2 Daimler-Benz DB 601E1 |
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| Cylinders | Inverted V-121 | |
| Cooling | Liquid1 | |
| Net HP | 1,3001 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Span | 39' 1.25"2 11.92 m2 |
32' 6.5"1 9.92 m1 |
| Length | ||
| Height | 8' 6"1 2.59 m1 |
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| Weight | ||
| Empty | ||
| Loaded | ||
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| Climb | ||
| Service ceiling | ||
| Range | 365-460 miles1 | |
| Armament | ||
| Above engine | ||
| Rounds | ||
| Wings | ||
| Rounds | ||
| Propeller hub | ||
| Rounds | ||
| Bombs | ||
| Quantity | ||
| Production |
Sources:
- The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II, Bill Gunston, 1998
- Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998
