109/110s Tiefangriffsflugzeuge for Z.G. 1/2

[Pawel Burchard]

Browsing through my old notes made from T321 microfilms I found several GLM discussions on Bf 109E and Bf 110C/D/E modified for usage in ground attack role (after failure of Me 210 program). At first the aircraft engines were to be armour-protected (Motorpanzerung) but this caused considerable weight increase and was eventually dispensed with. Instead the aircraft (named Tiefangriffsflugzeuge or Panzerflugzeuge) should have armour fitted to radiators (Kühlerpanzerung).
I wonder if such modifications were carried out and would be visible externally?

regards,
Pawel

[kalender1973]

Originally Posted by Pawel Burchard

Browsing through my old notes made from T321 microfilms I found several GLM discussions on Bf 109E and Bf 110C/D/E modified for usage in ground attack role (after failure of Me 210 program). At first the aircraft engines were to be armour-protected (Motorpanzerung) but this caused considerable weight increase and was eventually dispensed with. Instead the aircraft (named Tiefangriffsflugzeuge or Panzerflugzeuge) should have armour fitted to radiators (Kühlerpanzerung).
I wonder if such modifications were carried out and would be visible externally?

regards,
Pawel

Hello Pawel,

I can recommend you the book from Mankau Bf110-Me210-Me410, where he describe all types/subtypes (Baureihen) and modification. IIRC the armour was widely used in east and south front(Africa).

Best regards

[Pawel Burchard]

Just received my copy of the book, worth having indeed. Seems most of the T-321 stuff is already there

regards,
Pawel