Engine:
DB 601H
Power: 1,200 HP
Maximum speeds:
BF-109F-2: 510km/h at sea level and 614km/h at 5200m
BF-109F-4: 519km/h at sea level and 637km/h at 5800m
Turn Time: 19.5sec at 1000m
Take-Off Speed: 170 km/h
Landing Speed: 155 km/h
Combat Engine Setting: 2,500 RPM
Best Cruise: 2,100 RPM
Economy Cruise: 2,000 RPM
Prop Pitch Control: Auto/Manual
Mixture Control: Manual
Boost: No
Supercharger: Auto
Armament:
BF-109F-2
• Nose: 2x7.92mm MG17 (1000rpg/66sec)
• Engine: 1x15mm MG151 (200rpg/17sec)
BF-109F-4
• Nose: 2x7.92mm MG17 (1000rpg/66sec)
• Engine: 1x20mm MG151/20 (200rpg/16sec)
Advantages:
• Excellent performance characteristics
• Good maneuverability
• Strong armament
• Easy to fly
Disadvantages:
• Poor rear visibility
• Short range
• BF-109F-2 has weaker armament than the BF-109E
Pilot Notes:
• Like most 109s the 'Franz' has simple controls, high manoeuvrability and great climb rate
• All BF109s are very unstable gun platforms at low speeds
• It will start disintegrating at around 860km/h
• Due to the limited range of the 109, ALWAYS take 100% fuel
