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BF-109E 'Emil'



Engine:
DB 601A-1
Power: 1,175 HP

Maximum speeds:
BF-109E: 475km/h at sea level and 545km/h at 4700m
BF-109E-4/B: 450km/h at sea level and 511km/h at 4700m
BF-109E-7/B: 480km/h at sea level and 555km/h at 4700m
BF-109E-7/Z: 485km/h at sea level and 590km/h at 6450m
Turn Time: 21sec at 1000m

Armament:
• Nose: 2x7.92mm MG17 (1000rpg/66sec)
• Wings: 2x20mm MG FF/M(60rpg/7sec)
Ordanance:
• Up to 250kg only for the E-4/B, E-7/B, E-7/Z models.

Advantages:
• Excellent performance characteristics
• Good maneuverability
• Strong armament
• Easy to fly

Disadvantages:
• Poor rear visibility
• Short range
• Difficulties firing the wing guns