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Messerschmitt Bf 109T was supposed to operate from German aircraft
carrier "Graf Zeppelin". The plane was equipped with arresting hook
and had enlarged wing span up to 11,08 m. It did not have folding
wings because "Graf Zeppelin's" elevators were supposed to be
enough big to fit planes with fixed wings. Anyway the wings could
be detached for transport. There were versions T-1 and T-2
developed. Fighters served in JG 77 and JG 11 units.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F (Friedrich) is one of the most important
versions of this famous fighter. It was powered by the same engine
(DB 601E) as the preceding Bf 109 E (Emil), but the airframe design
differed significantly compared to its predecessor. The plane
gained a more aerodynamic profile due to the new engine cowling
(the engine had its own starter, which resulted in the extension of
the unit), a new, rounder propeller hub and rounded wing tips. In
addition, supports were removed under horizontal stabilizers. Bf
109 F had its first flight on January 26, 1939. Two prototypes were
built. Two machines in version Bf 109 D were also rebuilt for
testing the new engine installations. Friedrich had new under-wing
radiators, which were twice as wide and lower than those used in
the previous version of the aircraft. They were equipped with a
two-part flap regulating the air supply. The prolonged tests and
new requirements on the fighter's armament delayed the
implementation of Bf 109 F for series production. The Messerschmitt
company had signed a contract with the Reich Ministry of Aviation,
which specified the requirements for two variants of the fighter's
weaponry: a light variant with MG151/15 in the fuselage and a heavy
variant with MG FF/M in the fuselage.
The Nakajima Ki-43 was the successor of the company's earlier
successful design - the Ki-27 Nate. The new fighter was being
developed from 1937 by a team of engineers led by Hideo Itokawa,
the designer of the Ki-27. The first prototype (s/n 4301) was
completed on 12th December 1938. Despite some initial problems,
after introducing several modifications (combat flaps, which
enhanced the aircraft's manoeuvrability, among others) the Ki-43
was approved for production under the designation of Fighter Type 1
Model 1. The aircraft was also officially named Hayabusa (Peregrine
Falcon). In the American identification system of Japanese aircraft
It was branded `Oscar'. The Ki-43 was much more advanced than its
predecessor, the Ki-27. It was powered by 14-cylinder, two-row
Nakajima Ha-25 radial engine rated at 980 hp, featured enclosed
cockpit, retractable undercarriage, and was armed with two 7.7 mm
Type 89 machine guns. Although underarmed, It was a potent weapon
when flown by a skilful pilot.
List of planes whose drawings are in the book: Hanschel Hs 123,
Arado Ar 196, Messerschmitt Bf 109 A-D, Messerschmitt Bf 109 E,
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-B, Messerschmitt Bf 109 T, Messerschmitt Bf
109 F, Me 262 Schwalbe, Dornier Do 17/Do215, Curtis P-40, P-51
Mustang, SBD Dauntless, Ki 43 Hayabusa, Saab J29 Tunnan.
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