MAQUETTE À MONTER - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6Trop "Tropical PIK-AS" Fujim

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Trop was a tropicalized version of the standard Bf 109G-6, adapted for operations in hot and dusty desert environments, particularly in North Africa and the Mediterranean. Introduced in 1943, it retained the powerful Daimler-Benz DB 605A engine but added a large tropical air filter mounted on the engine intake to protect against sand and debris. This modification slightly reduced performance but greatly improved reliability in harsh conditions.

The G-6 Trop kept the heavy armament typical of the G-6 series, usually including two MG 131 13 mm machine guns above the engine and a 20 mm MG 151 cannon firing through the propeller hub. Some aircraft were also fitted with underwing gun pods or bomb racks for fighter-bomber missions.

Despite the challenging environment, the Bf 109 G-6 Trop remained an effective combat aircraft, used by Luftwaffe units across North Africa and later in southern Europe, where it provided both air defense and ground-attack support in demanding operational conditions.

Scale	1/48
Manufacturer	Fujimi
Size of the box	31 x 20 x 5 cm
EAN	4968728480107

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MAQUETTE À MONTER - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6Trop "Tropical PIK-AS" Fujimi | N° 48010 | 1:48

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