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Re: Messerschmitt 109 Design Problems
Every German pilot I have spoken to said they HATED the Wing Gondolas...though it did not affect speed, manueverabilty WAS terribly hampered.
The Me109K6, K10, and K-14 all were designed to have 1 30mm Mk108 IN the wings, (same way as thethe Me109E had). I believe the the K-10 and K-14 also were to have a MK103 as the nose cannon.
keep in mind the Germans used explosive cannons, while the Americans were not. 1 shot from a 30mm would blow the wing right off...a .50cal woould not do even close, so the extra weaponry would not have been needed anyway...
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