Bf 109 E-7 (Japan) - Revision history

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a variant of the German fighter aircraft Messerschmitt Bf 109, one of the first modern fighters of the World War II era. The Bf 109 E-7 had a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 DB 601 engine, and a 20 mm MG FF cannon in each wing. Japan acquired five Bf 109 E-7s from Germany in 1941 for testing purposes. The acquired planes had the standard hinomarus and yellow wing leading edges, as well as white numbers and a red stripe on the rudder. The Japanese Army compared the Bf 109 E-7s with their latest [[Ki-44 (Family)|Ki-44]] and found that the Bf 109 E-7 was inferior in every aspect. They assumed that the Japanese plane development was on par with the newest Western fighters, unaware that the newer Bf 109 F was already available for German frontline troops. The planes were distributed across multiple air bases to train new pilots and compare to other Japanese planes. The main benefit the Japanese got out of the Bf 109 E-7 was the DB 601 engine license which enabled the Japanese to use a high-power inline engine in their own designs.
-It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the Bf 109 E-3; it was renamed to the Bf 109 E-7 in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The E-7 is a variant of the [[Bf 109 E-3]] with improved armament and performance. It replaces the MG FF cannons with MG FF/Ms that fire explosive Minengeschoß rounds. The E-7 can deliver a devastating burst of fire with its two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms, each with 60 rounds. The E-7 is an excellent energy fighter that can outclimb and outspeed most of its historical opponents. However, it may face more advanced planes such as the [[P-47D-25]], which require careful tactics and energy management. The E-7 should avoid engaging these planes unless it has a clear energy advantage or can lure them into a low-speed, low-altitude dogfight. The E-7 is not a bad turner, especially with combat flaps, but it is still inferior to the Spitfire in this regard. The E-7 also has a heavier frame than the E-3, which reduces its agility. Turning should be used as a last resort or to finish off a damaged enemy.
+It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the ▅Bf 109 E-3; it was renamed to the ▅Bf 109 E-7 in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The E-7 is a variant of the [[Bf 109 E-3]] with improved armament and performance. It replaces the MG FF cannons with MG FF/Ms that fire explosive Minengeschoß rounds. The E-7 can deliver a devastating burst of fire with its two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms, each with 60 rounds. The E-7 is an excellent energy fighter that can outclimb and outspeed most of its historical opponents. However, it may face more advanced planes such as the [[P-47D-25]], which require careful tactics and energy management. The E-7 should avoid engaging these planes unless it has a clear energy advantage or can lure them into a low-speed, low-altitude dogfight. The E-7 is not a bad turner, especially with combat flaps, but it is still inferior to the Spitfire in this regard. The E-7 also has a heavier frame than the E-3, which reduces its agility. Turning should be used as a last resort or to finish off a damaged enemy.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the Bf 109 E-3; it was renamed to the Bf 109 E-7 in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a variant of the German fighter aircraft Messerschmitt Bf 109, one of the first modern fighters of the World War II era. The Bf 109 E-7 had a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 DB 601 engine, and a 20 mm MG FF cannon in each wing. Japan acquired five Bf 109 E-7s from Germany in 1941 for testing purposes. The acquired planes had the standard hinomarus and yellow wing leading edges, as well as white numbers and a red stripe on the rudder. The Japanese Army compared the Bf 109 E-7s with their latest [[Ki-44 (Family)|Ki-44]] and found that the Bf 109 E-7 was inferior in every aspect. They assumed that the Japanese plane development was on par with the newest Western fighters, unaware that the newer Bf 109 F was already available for German frontline troops. The planes were distributed across multiple air bases to train new pilots and compare to other Japanese planes. The main benefit the Japanese got out of the Bf 109 E-7 was the DB 601 engine license which enabled the Japanese to use a high-power inline engine in their own designs.
-While essentially the same plane as the [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]], the E-7 overcomes the inadequate MG FF for MG FF/M, featuring the powerful Minengeschoß rounds. With two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms carrying 60 rounds each, the plane has an even more devastating punch. Fighting in the E-7 is essentially the same as with all Emil variants of the Bf 109.
+It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the Bf 109 E-3; it was renamed to the Bf 109 E-7 in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The E-7 is a variant of the [[Bf 109 E-3]] with improved armament and performance. It replaces the MG FF cannons with MG FF/Ms that fire explosive Minengeschoß rounds. The E-7 can deliver a devastating burst of fire with its two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms, each with 60 rounds. The E-7 is an excellent energy fighter that can outclimb and outspeed most of its historical opponents. However, it may face more advanced planes such as the [[P-47D-25]], which require careful tactics and energy management. The E-7 should avoid engaging these planes unless it has a clear energy advantage or can lure them into a low-speed, low-altitude dogfight. The E-7 is not a bad turner, especially with combat flaps, but it is still inferior to the Spitfire in this regard. The E-7 also has a heavier frame than the E-3, which reduces its agility. Turning should be used as a last resort or to finish off a damaged enemy.
 == General info ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the Bf 109 E-3; it was renamed to the Bf 109 E-7 in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
-While essentially the same plane as the [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]], the E-7 overcomes the inadequate MG FF for MG FF/M, featuring the powerful Minengeschoß rounfs. With two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms carrying 60 rounds each, the plane has an even more devastating punch. Fighting in the E-7 is essentially the same as with all Emil variants of the Bf 109.
+While essentially the same plane as the [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]], the E-7 overcomes the inadequate MG FF for MG FF/M, featuring the powerful Minengeschoß rounds. With two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms carrying 60 rounds each, the plane has an even more devastating punch. Fighting in the E-7 is essentially the same as with all Emil variants of the Bf 109.
 Remaining a great energy fighter versus its historical opposition, the E-7 is somewhat troubled by the fact that it often faces mid-to-later warplanes such as the [[P-47D-25]]. To engage these, make sure you have a clear energy advantage or, if attacked, fly defensively and attempt to bleed the enemies speed while pulling him down. The Bf 109 E-7 is often not regarded as a good turner, a reputation coming out of the fact that its main rival, the Spitfire, simply did it better. However, especially with combat flaps, the E-7 is a respectable turner able to out turn most planes that outperform it. Keep in mind though that one of the changes from E-3 to E-7 increased the frame's weight. Flat turning should only be reserved for extreme situations.

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 '''Cons:'''
 * Heavy on energy fighting and gaining altitude. The turning capabilities are not reliable
 * Hard to control over 500 km/h
 * MG FF/M cannons have low ammo capacity (60 rpg), and low muzzle velocity
 * Relatively poor durability
 * No suspended armament, limiting its ground attack capabilities
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 {{main|Bf 109 (Family)|l1=History of the Bf 109}}
 From January to June 1941, a military ataché was sent to Germany and Italy as part of the Axis industrial cooperation. During this time, General Tomoyuki Yamashita of the Imperial Army got interested in the Bf 109 during a demonstration flight at the Messerschmitt factory in Regensburg and decided to buy and import five '''Bf 109 E-7s''' for trials and testing.
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 After its initial testing phase, the Bf 109 E-7s were spread over multiple air bases to train new pilots and were further compared to the [[Ki-43 (Family)|Ki-43]], Ki-60 and Ki-61. The DB 601 license that came with the Bf 109s was put into service as the Kawasaki Ha-40 engine and primarily used on the [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]], which would become on par with its German relatives.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
-Messerschmitt Bf 109E "Emil" single-engine frontline fighter
+{{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in-game description|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}}}
 In 1941, a Bf 109E prototype fighter was sold to Japan as a part of the German-Japanese military technical cooperation.
 The aircraft was delivered to the Land of the Rising Sun without armament for flight tests. Japanese Hinomaru markings and a tail number of "1" were applied to the fighter, and then the machine underwent a complete cycle of flight tests at the Kawasaki Company's factory airfield. Comparative tests of the Bf 109E were also performed, with Japanese army fighters involved, such as the Nakajima Ki-43 Type 1 Hayabusa, the Nakajima Ki-44 Type 2 Shoki, and the Kawasaki Ki-61 Type 3 Hien prototype. The aircraft was piloted not only by the Japanese but also by a German test pilot named Willy Stor.
 The Japanese were most of all interested in the Messerschmitt's DB 601 engine, whose licensed production was being mastered by the Japanese industry at the same time and which was to be mounted on the Ki-61 Hien, the newest fighter being developed in Japan. That is why the Bf 109E itself, as well as any prospects of its licensed manufacture, aroused minimal interest among Japanese specialists.
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-{{main|Bf 109 (Family)|Ki-61 (Family)|l1=History of the Bf 109|l2=History of the Ki-61}}
+{{main|Bf 109 (Family)|l1=History of the Bf 109}}
-=== Test Evaluation In Japan ===
+=== Test evaluation in Japan ===
 From January to June 1941, a military ataché was sent to Germany and Italy as part of the Axis industrial cooperation. During this time, General Tomoyuki Yamashita of the Imperial Army got interested in the Bf 109 during a demonstration flight at the Messerschmitt factory in Regensburg and decided to buy and import five '''Bf 109 E-7s''' for trials and testing.
-In June of that same year, the first three Bf 109 E-7s arrived at Kobe Port in the Hyogo Prefecture and promptly transferred to the Kakamigahara Airfield in the Gifu Prefecture. With the arrival of the Bf 109s, the Army Aviation Examination Department, dedicated to examining aerial technology and training on tech-demonstrator aircraft, started thorough research. In conclusion, the Department was quite interested in the DB 601 engine it came with, which the Army got a license with after acquiring the Bf 109E.
+In June of that same year, the first three Bf 109 E-7s arrived at Kobe Port in the Hyogo Prefecture and promptly transferred to the Kakamigahara Airfield in the Gifu Prefecture. With the arrival of the Bf 109s, the Army Aviation Examination Department, dedicated to examining aerial technology and training on tech-demonstrator aircraft, started thorough research. In conclusion, the Department was quite interested in the DB 601 engine it came with, which the Army got a license for after acquiring the Bf 109 E.
-After examining the aircraft, the Department switched to testing and performance evaluation against domestic Japanese planes. For testing, Messerschmitt sent a German test pilot by the name of Wilhelm "Willi" Stör, a WWI ace pilot, and Lieutenant Fritz Losigkeit, a frontline pilot that saw aerial combat over the Spanish Civil War, the Battle of France and Britain where he became an ace pilot (He would later be promoted to Major, earn the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and a total of 68 aerial victories). They would advise the Japanese to fly with Luftwaffe tactics of the Bf 109s. Flying in mock battles against Japanese experienced and ace army pilots with the most recent Japanese fighter, the [[Ki-44 (Family)|Ki-44]].
+After examining the aircraft, the Department switched to testing and performance evaluation against domestic Japanese planes. For testing, Messerschmitt sent a German test pilot by the name of Wilhelm "Willi" Stör, a WWI ace pilot, and Lieutenant Fritz Losigkeit, a frontline pilot who saw aerial combat in the Spanish Civil War, the Battle of France, and the Battle of Britain where he became an ace pilot (he would later be promoted to Major, earn the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and achieve a total of 68 aerial victories). They would advise the Japanese to fly with Luftwaffe tactics of the Bf 109s, flying in mock battles against Japanese experienced and ace army pilots with the most recent Japanese fighter, the [[Ki-44 (Family)|Ki-44]].
-After all the mock battles, test performance, and comparisons, the Army reported that the [[Ki-44-I]] outperformed the Bf 109 E-7 in all aspects of flight performance; speed, acceleration, climb performance, and offensive power. The Ki-44 was concluded as a practical aircraft that could compete with the newest Western fighters. But this would not ring true as the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109 F]] was about to be deployed in frontline units.
+After all the mock battles, performance tests, and comparisons, the Army reported that the [[Ki-44-I]] outperformed the Bf 109 E-7 in all aspects of flight performance: speed, acceleration, climb performance, and offensive power. The Ki-44 was concluded as a practical aircraft that could compete with the newest Western fighters. But this would not ring true as the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109 F]] was about to be deployed in frontline units.
-After its initial testing phase, the Bf 109 E-7s were spread over multiple air bases to mock fight/train new pilots and further compared to the [[Ki-43 (Family)]], Ki-60 and Ki-61. The DB 601 license that came with the Bf 109s was put into service as the Kawasaki Ha-40 engine and primarily used on the [[Ki-61 (Family)]], which would become on par with its German relatives.
+After its initial testing phase, the Bf 109 E-7s were spread over multiple air bases to train new pilots and were further compared to the [[Ki-43 (Family)|Ki-43]], Ki-60 and Ki-61. The DB 601 license that came with the Bf 109s was put into service as the Kawasaki Ha-40 engine and primarily used on the [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]], which would become on par with its German relatives.
 === In-game description ===

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	After all the mock battles, test performance, and comparisons, the Army reported that the [[Ki-44-I]] outperformed the Bf 109 E-7 in all aspects of flight performance; speed, acceleration, climb performance, and offensive power. The Ki-44 was concluded as a practical aircraft that could compete with the newest Western fighters. But this would not ring true as the [[Bf 109 (Family)\|Bf 109 F]] was about to be deployed in frontline units.		After all the mock battles, test performance, and comparisons, the Army reported that the [[Ki-44-I]] outperformed the Bf 109 E-7 in all aspects of flight performance; speed, acceleration, climb performance, and offensive power. The Ki-44 was concluded as a practical aircraft that could compete with the newest Western fighters. But this would not ring true as the [[Bf 109 (Family)\|Bf 109 F]] was about to be deployed in frontline units.
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		+	After its initial testing phase, the Bf 109 E-7s were spread over multiple air bases to mock fight/train new pilots and further compared to the [[Ki-43 (Family)]], Ki-60 and Ki-61. The DB 601 license that came with the Bf 109s was put into service as the Kawasaki Ha-40 engine and primarily used on the [[Ki-61 (Family)]], which would become on par with its German relatives.

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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.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the ''Bf 109 E-3''; it was renamed to the ''Bf 109 E-7'' in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 as the Bf 109 E-3; it was renamed to the Bf 109 E-7 in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
-While essentially the same plane as the [[Bf 109 E-3|''E-3'']], the E-7 overcomes the inadequate MgFF for MgFF/M, featuring the fantastic minengeschoße. With two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms with 60 rounds each, the plane has an even more deadly punch, attributed solely to the new installed HE-20 mm shell. Fighting in the E-7/U2 is essentially the same as with all E-frame 109s.
+While essentially the same plane as the [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]], the E-7 overcomes the inadequate MG FF for MG FF/M, featuring the powerful Minengeschoß rounfs. With two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms carrying 60 rounds each, the plane has an even more devastating punch. Fighting in the E-7 is essentially the same as with all Emil variants of the Bf 109.
-Remaining a great energy fighter versus its historical opposition, the E-7 is somewhat troubled by the fact that it often faces mid-to-later warplanes such as the [[P-47D-25|''P-47D'']]. To engage these, make sure you have a clear energy advantage or, if attacked, fly defensively and attempt to bleed the enemies speed while pulling him down. The Bf 109 E-7 is often not regarded as a good turner, a reputation coming out of the fact that its main rival, the Spitfire, simply did it better. However, especially with combat flaps, the E-7 is a respectable turner able to out turn most planes that outperform it. Keep in mind though that one of the changes from E-3 to E-7 increased the frame's weight. Flat turning should only be reserved for extreme situations.
+Remaining a great energy fighter versus its historical opposition, the E-7 is somewhat troubled by the fact that it often faces mid-to-later warplanes such as the [[P-47D-25]]. To engage these, make sure you have a clear energy advantage or, if attacked, fly defensively and attempt to bleed the enemies speed while pulling him down. The Bf 109 E-7 is often not regarded as a good turner, a reputation coming out of the fact that its main rival, the Spitfire, simply did it better. However, especially with combat flaps, the E-7 is a respectable turner able to out turn most planes that outperform it. Keep in mind though that one of the changes from E-3 to E-7 increased the frame's weight. Flat turning should only be reserved for extreme situations.
 == General info ==
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 '''Pros:'''
-* The E7 variant has some of the best performance out of the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf109s]] for it's battle rating.
+* Good energy retention
-* Lots of light machine gun ammo (1,000 rpg) to carry out extensive and lengthy dogfights.
+* Lots of light machine gun ammo
-* MG FF/M has Minengeschoss ammo that is very hard-hitting against all aircraft.
+* Minengeschoss rounds are very hard-hitting against all aircraft
-* Can endure negative Gs without the engine dying ([[Realistic Battles|Realistic]] and [[Simulator Battles|Simulator battles]]).
+* Can endure negative Gs without the engine dying (RB and SB)
-* The Bf109 has excellent cockpit visibility compared to other planes and [[Bf 109 (Family)|bf109s]].
+* The Bf109 has excellent cockpit visibility
 '''Cons:'''
-* Heavy on [[energy fighting]] and gaining altitude.  The turning capabilities are not reliable.
+* Heavy on energy fighting and gaining altitude. The turning capabilities are not reliable
-* Speed can be tricky to manage effectively on this Bf109; from tactics like [[Boom & Zoom|boom & zoom]] to even simple tasks like landing.
+* Hard to control over 500 km/h
-* MG FF/M has low ammo capacity (60 rpg), and low velocity compared with [[Hispano 404 (20 mm)|Hispanos]] and other 20 mm cannons.
+* MG FF/M cannons have low ammo capacity (60 rpg), and low muzzle velocity
-* Not built to endure hits well; single shots can be enough to tear off the tail or sleigh the engine.
+* Relatively poor durability
-* Can't carry any rockets or bombs; attacking [[Ground vehicles|ground targets]] is normally not effective.
+* No suspended armament, limiting its ground attack capabilities
 == History ==
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-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=japan&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=fighter&vehicle=bf-109e-3_japan Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=bf-109e-3_japan Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
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