Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 - 1/72 Aircraft Model Kit - Tamiya 60750

Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 - 1/72 Aircraft Model Kit - Tamiya 60750 Description

Without a doubt, the Messerschmitt Bf109 can be claimed as the most famous and successful German aircraft from the WW2. It was the world's most advanced fighter at that time of its debut in 1936, and remained as the standard fighter for the Luftwaffe throughout the conflict. Created by the brilliant designer Willi Messerschmitt, it had the smallest possible air frame built around the most powerful engine available. It also boasted many of the then innovative features such as an all metal stressed skin construction, retractable main landing gear, automatic Handley-Page leading edge slats, etc. The Bf109 saw the first combat during the Spanish Civil War and fully demonstrated it exceptional manoeuverability, inherited from its predecessor the Bf108 ifun (Typhoon) multi-purpose sports plane. The Bf109 underwent numerous improvements throughout its carreer, and mass production of the E variant started late in 1939. Within one year, about 2,000 E aircraft were rolled out. Its excellent performance greatly contributed in the active service of German pilots at the Western Front and during the Battle of Britain. The E-3 version used an improved Daimler-Benz DB601Aa engine capable of 1,100 b. h.p. output. This engine had the provision for mounting a 20mm MG FF cannon on the crankcase and firing through the propeller hub. The Messerschmitt Bf109E was one of the best fighters of the early WW2 period, on a par with the British Spitfire. All Model kits are supplied unassembled and upainted. miya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 # 60750 All models are supplied un-assembled and unpainted, in their retail box.