Engine:
DB 605A-1
Power:
Indicated: 1,355 HP
Take-off: 1,475 HP
Maximum speeds:
BF-109G-2: 530km/h at sea level and 655km/h at 7000m
BF-109G-6: 525km/h at sea level and 634km/h at 7000m
Turn Time: 19.6sec at 1000m
Armament:
BF-109G-2
• Nose: 2x7.92mm MG17 (500rpg/33sec)
• Engine: 1x20mm MG151 (200rpg/16sec)
• Wing Gunpods: 2x20mm MG151/20 (135rpg/11sec)
BF-109G-6
• Nose: 2x13mm MG131 (300rpg/21sec)
• Engine: 1x20mm MG151/20 (200rpg/16sec)
• Engine(Nose Cannon): 1x30mm Mk108 (65rpg/6sec)
• Wing Gunpods: 2x20mm MG151/20 (135rpg/11sec), 2x30mm Mk108 (35rpg/4sec)
Advantages:
• Excellent maneuverability and acceleration
• Excellent overall performance
• Strong armament
• Easy to fly
Disadvantages:
• Poor speed characteristics
• Heavier construction
• Short range
Pilot Notes:
• The Gustavs start disintegrating before 900km/h
• All BF109s are very unstable gun platforms at low speeds
• Like all Bf109s the Gustavs are exceptional at handling their speed; they slow down and accelerate very quickly.
• Due to the limited range of the 109, ALWAYS take 100% fuel
