61050 Tamiya 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109 E-3

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Messerschmitt Bf109 can undoubtedly be called one of the most famous and successful aircraft of Germany of the Second world war. By the time of its debut, in 1936, it was the most advanced fighter in the world, it remained the standard Luftwaffe fighter throughout the conflict.

Created by the talented designer Willie Messerschmitt, the aircraft had a minimal size frame, built around the most powerful of the available engines. The aircraft had many modern features for its time, such as metal plating, retractable landing gear, etc. Bf-109 was first used during the Spanish civil war, which showed excellent maneuverability inherited from the predecessor Bf-108 Taifun, multi-purpose sports aircraft. Bf-109 in the course of his long career has gone through many improvements, the mass release of version E was deployed in late 1939. During the year there were about 2000 Bf-109 E, the plane proved to be excellent on the Western front during the Battle of Britain.  Version E-3 used an improved engine, the Daimler-Benz DB601A with a capacity of 1,100 HP engine model was possible to install a 20mm cannon firing through the propeller shaft.  Messerschmitt Bf109E was one of the best fighters of the early stage of the war, along with the British Spitfire.