Messerschmitt Bf 110 |
Messerschmitt Bf 110 |
| The Messerschmidt Bf 110 was constructed on demand of the Luftwaffe for
a twin engine fighter capable to escort bombers or for fast bombing attacks.
The first prototype started on 12.May 1936 for his first flight. Due to some
problems with the motors, the first version which was built in larger numbers
was the Bf 100 B which was released in March 1938. The use of the DB 601A
lead to the C-Version which saw first operative service in mid of 1939. First
positive results against unescorted bombers were fast offset from negative
results against modern fighters like the Hawker Hurricane or the Supermarine
Spitfire. Therefore the reamining Bf 110 were used for reconnaissance or
bombing missions. In the mid of 1941 the Bf 110 was used for the role where
it showed the best results, as a nightfighter. Up to the production end in
March 1945 round about 6.050 Bf 110 were built in various versions.
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| Series: B,C,D,E,F,G,V | ||||||
| e.g. type: | Use: | |||||
| Bf 110 B-1 | Destroyer | |||||
| Bf 110 C-1 | ||||||
| Bf 110 F-4 | Nightfighter | |||||
| Bf 110 G-4 | ||||||
Data for the: Bf 110 C-1 |
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| Length: | 12,07 m | |||||
| Width: | 16,25 m | |||||
| Hight: | 4,13 m | |||||
| Crew: | 2 | |||||
| Motor: | DB 601 A-1 | |||||
| Power: | 2 x 1100 PS | |||||
| Vmax: | 475 km/h | |||||
| Range: | 1410 km | |||||
| Ceiling: | 10000 m | |||||
| Armament: | 2 x MG/FF | |||||
| 4 x MG 17 | ||||||
| 1 x MG 15 | ||||||
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