Messerschmitt Bf109E-7

[George Hopp]

According to Mtt's "Verwendungsmöglichkeit des Jagdflugzeuges BF 109 E" of July 1940, the 109E-7 was designated as a "fighter, as well as dive bomber, with extended range." It could be fitted either with the bomb fairing for the 250/500 kg bomb, or four 50kg bombs; or with a 300ltr drop tank with a supplementary oil tank. (I think that the idea behind this a/c was to permit the carrying of either bombs or extra fuel, which I don't believe was possible for earlier models of the 109E.)

The report indicated that the loss of speed with the 500kg bomb was ca. 30km/h, and without ca. 7 km/h. And, with the drop tank caused a speed loss of ca. 12 km/h; without, 4 km/h (I would assume these values to be calculated).

And, from another report, it was noted that the a/c carried MG FF "M" wing guns.

[brewerjerry]

Originally Posted by George Hopp

From the various 109s camera installations I have seen, you are absolutely correct, Jerry. And, if a MW-50 tank was carried, the camera would be installed ahead of that tank, and the tank capacity reduced from 85ltr to 75ltr.

Hi George,
Many thanks for the reply , I didn't know the information about the smaller tank, most interesting.
Cheers
Jerry