Bf 109 E-4 - Revision history

U178117757: /* Flight performance */ AB and RB stock performance

2024-09-01T01:36:50Z

‎Flight performance: AB and RB stock performance

U49659211: fixed grammatical error

2024-03-20T05:24:20Z

fixed grammatical error

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-03-07T20:24:11Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage Added

2023-01-20T02:28:15Z

Specs-Card ArtImage Added

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-17T00:04:00Z

Edits

U3312106: /* Details */

2021-02-17T11:05:16Z

‎Details

U3312106: /* External links */

2021-01-25T19:15:21Z

‎External links

U38088265: Updated format

2020-12-26T20:16:06Z

Updated format

U36063762 at 10:42, 24 December 2020

2020-12-24T10:42:12Z

U17577377: /* Description */

2020-12-16T16:25:23Z

‎Description

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 ! Stock
-| 558 || 544 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.0 || 22.7 || 14.0 || 14.1 || rowspan="2" | 390
+| 558 || 543 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.0 || 22.7 || 14.1 || 14.1 || rowspan="2" | 390
 |-
 ! Upgraded

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 * 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
-The two canons are mounted with one in each wing whereas the two machine guns are mounted in the upper fuselage just in front of the cockpit.
+The two cannons are mounted with one in each wing whereas the two machine guns are mounted in the upper fuselage just in front of the cockpit.
 The main armament is identical to that of the [[Bf 109 E-3]]. However, there is one critical difference. The MG FF/M can fire minengeschoße shells. Minengeschoße's shell is very thin, allowing more incendiary material to be used; however, these very same characteristics prevent them from being fired from older MG FF versions (like on the predecessor E-3). Thus, the MG FF/Ms are far more powerful than the MG FFs.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=bf-109e-4 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * North American [[P-51 (Family)|P-51]] Mustang
 * [[IAR-81C]]

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}}
+{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|Flam C 250 incendiary}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
 * 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
 The E-4 can load either 4 x 50 kg or 1 x 250 kg bombs. Unless you like to fly at a severe disadvantage, do not use the bombs unless you have to in order to win a match, for example after refuelling/restocking at the base. The bomb load is nowhere near large enough to make a fighter bombing trip worth it.

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=bf-109e-4
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
+* North American [[P-51 (Family)|P-51]] Mustang
-* Mitsubishi [[A6M (Family)|A6M]]
+* [[IAR-81C]]
 * Kawasaki [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 500 || 500 || 280 || ~11 || ~5
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 487 || 471 || 280 || ~12 || ~5
 |-
 |}

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 * ''other literature.'' -->
 *[[Wikipedia:Messerschmitt_Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#E-4 English| [Wikipedia<nowiki>]</nowiki> Messerschmitt Bf 109 variants &ndash; Bf 109 E-4]]
 *[https://me109.info/ Falcon's Messerschmitt Bf 109 Hangar]

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 {{About
 | about = German fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other variants
 | link = Bf 109 (Family)
 }}
 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The differences from its [[Bf 109 E-3|predecessor]] are little in quantity, though they have a drastic effect in-game. The E-4 is slightly heavier, but thanks to better surface polishing and a +150 hp WEP, it is faster than the E-3. The greatest advantage though is the installation of MG FF/M cannons with minengeschoße.
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 ! Oil !! Water !! Type
 |-
-| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
+| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
 |-
 |}

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-{{Specs-Card|code=bf-109e-4}}
+{{Specs-Card
 {{About
 | about = German fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
 The DB 601N provides its maximum performance around 2,000 m to 5,000 m (6,500 ft to 16,500 ft respectively) and comes with WEP, providing +150 hp upon activation. The boost will last about one minute from a cooled engine.
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 === Survivability and armour ===
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
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 When engaging the Bf 109 E-4, doing so in a group is your best bet. While it can easily pick off one or two planes, it doesn't have very much cannon ammo and will be easily overwhelmed when engaged by multiple foes. In a one-on-one engagement, try to trick the pilot into bleeding their energy. While the Bf 109 E-4 will outrun most planes at its rank, it can also be outgunned by them. Once it uses all its cannon ammo, it's only left with two machine guns, which most planes take little to no damage from at a glance.
 == Armaments ==
 === Offensive armament ===
 <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 {{main|MG FF/M (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}
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 === Suspended armament ===
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 {{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}}

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-[[File:GarageImage_Bf109E4.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
+[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 {{Break}}
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The differences from its [[Bf 109 E-3|predecessor]] are little in quantity, though they have a drastic effect in-game. The E-4 is slightly heavier, but thanks to better surface polishing and a +150 hp WEP, it is faster than the E-3. The greatest advantage though is the installation of MG FF/M cannons with minengeschoße.