MAQUETTE À MONTER - Messerschmitt Bf 109T-1/ T-2 Expert Series MPM Production | N° 48023 | 1:48
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Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | MPM |
| Size of the box | 35 x 20 x 5 cm |
| EAN |
Description
Messerschmitt Bf 109 T was since 1937 developed for service on the sole German aircraft carrier, the Graf Zeppelin, which had its origin in Messerschmitt Bf 109 E. In order to shorten the take-off and landing run, the wing in the wing was extended from 9.87 m to 11.08 m. Being the most significant feature distinguishing the model from the standard ones. The aeroplane was driven by the Daimler Benz 601 N engine, which was currently built into the Bf 109 E-7, from which the Bf 109 T manufactured in series production originated. Version T-1 was destined for service on an aircraft carrier (this never occurred). For this purpose it was fitted out with hooks for catching the rope on the catapult and tailhook. Version T-2 was destined for operations from land bases. The outfit from T-1 was not used with this version. Since 1943 the Messerschmitt Bf 109 T-2 was fitted with the GM-1 powerboost system. In total 70 pieces of Messerschmitt Bf 109 T were built in series manufactured from 1940 to 1941. Just to these aeroplanes belongs the first Bf 109s B-17 (RAF) shot down over Europe (8.8.1940) but the most interesting from these was the combat Jagdstaffel Helgoland (later 11./JG 11) operating from the North German island Helgoland Dune. The length of its two landing runways didn't even reach 800 metres! Most successful fighter piloting the Bf 109 T was Erich Hondt, who claimed four of his fourteen victories while flying the Bf 109 T
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