Messerschmitt Me-109
The German Messerschmitt Me-109 was the most built plane in World War II. Over 35,000 were constructed. It stayed in production from 1936 from 1945. The reason it was not outdated until 1945 is there were 11 main varients, and many sub-varients. Willy Messerschmitt designed the aircraft in 1934, and his idea was to take the largest possible engine and combine it with the smallest possible airframe. He accomplished this, and the new plane won the International Flying Contest at Zurich in 1937.
This plane was also one of the most wide-spread planes. It flew everywhere the Germans fought. From the deserts of North Africa to the coast of France and Britain to the cold steppe of Russia. Many different camoflauge schemes were painted on the planes in the different areas. This plane most likely flew over Europe during the summer.
The powerful engine and large propellor made the Me-109 turn to the right when on the ground.
The narrow landing gear contributed to many losses on takeoff and landing. 5% of destroyed Me-109s were lost to this cause.
| Crew | One pilot |
| Armament | Two machine guns, One 20 mm cannon |
| Maximum Speed | 406 mph |
| Engine | Daimler-Benz DB 605A-1 |
| Other Weapons | One droptank |
| Uses | Used on all fronts in Europe and North Africa as a fighter, and bomber escort. |
