The Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 was a late-production variant of the Bf 109, known for its high performance and powerful armament. Here are its key specifications:
General Characteristics
* Crew: 1
* Length: 29 ft 7 in (8.97 m)
* Wingspan: 32 ft 6 in (9.91 m)
* Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.50 m)
* Wing area: 172.2 sq ft (16.01 m²)
* Empty weight: 5,180 lb (2,350 kg)
* Loaded weight: 7,496 lb (3,400 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 7,495 lb (3,400 kg)
Performance
* Powerplant: 1 × Daimler-Benz DB 605D inverted V-12 liquid-cooled engine, 1,775 hp (1,323 kW)
* Maximum speed: 425 mph (687 km/h) at 24,278 ft (7,400 m)
* Range: 550 mi (885 km)
* Service ceiling: 41,400 ft (12,600 m)
* Rate of climb: 4,100 ft/min (21 m/s)
Armament
* Guns:
* 1 × 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon
* 2 × 13 mm MG 131 machine guns
* Bombs: Up to 551 lb (250 kg) of bombs