MAQUETTE À MONTER - Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 Academy | N° 1682 | 1:48
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS |
| Size of the box | 30 x 23 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 6035350168210 |
Description
Developed in the 1930s by Professor Willy Messerschmitt to modernize Luftwaffe fighter capabilities, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 became one of the most important fighters of World War II. Its combat debut came during the Spanish Civil War, where it proved superior to contemporary opponents. Early in the war it served as an escort fighter, but during the Battle of Britain its limited range led to its primary use as a defensive interceptor. As the conflict evolved, the Bf 109G variant was introduced and became the most widely produced version. Powered by the 1,475 hp Daimler-Benz DB 605A engine, the lightweight aircraft combined speed, firepower, and agility. Armed with synchronized 13 mm machine guns and a 20 mm or 30 mm cannon firing through the propeller hub, the Bf 109G earned a formidable reputation and was flown by aces such as Erich Hartmann, who achieved 352 victories.
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