Bf 109 F-4 (Italy) - Revision history

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 * [[wt:en/news/8062-development-battle-pass-vehicles-bf-109-f-4-italy-en|[Devblog] Battle Pass vehicles: Bf 109 F-4 (Italy)]]
 {{Italy fighters}}
 {{Italy premium aircraft}}

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 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
+''In the hands of a good pilot and employing energy fighting tactics this aircraft can outfly and outmanoeuvre most of the prop planes it faces even at higher battle ratings during up-tier situations due to its low energy loss in turns, high acceleration, high sustained climb rate and low stall speed. It is slower than the later model 109s but it has a better turn rate. The Bf 109 can fly very well at the deck and at high altitude making it a complete energy fighter.''
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=bf-109f-4_hungary Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season X, "Royal Guard"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Apex Predators"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season X, "Royal Guard"]].
 The plane is painted after the camouflage scheme of Hungarian Pilot Dezső Szentgyörgyi, who was the highest-scoring Hungarian fighter ace of the Royal Hungarian Honvéd Air Force in World War II.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===

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 == Media ==
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 * Nimble, compared to Soviet and American counterparts
-* The 20 mm MG 151 is lethal if the shells hit the target due to the Minengeschoß shells
+* The 20 mm Minengeschoß shells are lethal because of their high explosive mass
 * Very good climb rate, possibly as good as a Spitfire or a maxed-out P-39 Airacobra
 * Good sustained turn
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 * The 15 mm cannons have quite high penetration with the armoured targets belt. They are very effective against soft ground targets
 * All weaponry mounted in the nose, allowing easy aiming without having to worry about convergence
 * Flaps tighten turn radius significantly, can win duels against most planes that aren't turnfighters
+* Access to incendiary bombs
 '''Cons:'''
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 * In Simulator mode the huge engine torque causes severe turning when taking off which can lead to a crash
 * Flaps deploy and retract slowly, requires practice to use well
 == History ==

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 * Nimble, compared to Soviet and American counterparts
-* Its 20 mm is lethal if the shells hit
+* The 20 mm MG 151 is lethal if the shells hit the target due to the Minengeschoß shells
-* Relatively good climb rate, possibly as good as a Spitfire or a maxed-out P-39 Airacobra
+* Very good climb rate, possibly as good as a Spitfire or a maxed-out P-39 Airacobra
 * Good sustained turn
 * Faster than most opponents, such as the Spitfire Mk V, Yak-3, and La-5, especially at altitude
 * Good performance at medium altitudes
 * Better than the F-4 tropical variant due to engine power
-* The 15 mm cannons have quite high penetration with the armoured targets belt. They are very effective against soft targets
+* The 15 mm cannons have quite high penetration with the armoured targets belt. They are very effective against soft ground targets
 * All weaponry mounted in the nose, allowing easy aiming without having to worry about convergence
 * Flaps tighten turn radius significantly, can win duels against most planes that aren't turnfighters
-* Access to Incendairy bombs
+* Access to Incendiary bombs
+*
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Overheats quickly
+* Engine overheats quickly
-* Additional armament can critically reduce performance, especially in a dogfight
+* Additional armament reduces flight performance, especially critical in a dogfight
-* Poor cockpit visibility
+* Poor cockpit visibility in Simulator mode due to numerous canopy frames and razorback, greatly limiting the all-round view
-* Prone to catching fire when chasing a bomber
+* Prone to catching fire when chasing bombers
 * Gun pods can't load stealth belts, thus giving the user away in a surprise attack
 * Turns sluggishly at speeds under 190 km/h
-* Priority target when in AB mode due to its reputation of destroying planes with relative ease, especially when equipped with MG 151/15 gun pods in addition to the offensive armament of MG 17 machine gun and MG 151/20 cannon, smart players will try to eliminate the Bf 109 F-4 first.
+* Priority target when in Arcade mode due to its reputation of destroying planes with ease, especially when equipped with MG 151/15 gun pods in addition to the offensive armament of MG 17 machine guns and an MG 151/20 cannon, experienced players will often try to eliminate the Bf 109 F-4 as soon as possible.
 * Gun pods have low ammo count, compared to the 20 mm MG 151 gun pods accessible to the G-2 variant
-* For Sim, the numerous canopy frames and razorback greatly limit the all-round view, and huge engine torque causes severe turning when taking off
+* In Simulator mode the huge engine torque causes severe turning when taking off which can lead to a crash
-* Flaps react slowly, require practice to use
+* Flaps deploy and retract slowly, requires practice to use well
+*

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|usqFRurvro4|'''Battle Pass: Royal Guard''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 01:40 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|sMT4Fcau7gk|'''BF-109 F-4 (Battle Pass) In War Thunder : A Basic Review''' - ''Tims Variety''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|usqFRurvro4|'''Battle Pass: Royal Guard''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 01:40 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|sMT4Fcau7gk|'''BF-109 F-4 (Battle Pass): A Basic Review''' - ''Tims Variety''}}
 == See also ==

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-''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.''
+The Bf 109 F-4, although a small plane, is a sturdy plane that can survive a lot of damage and retain much of its manoeuvrability when damaged. Its self-sealing fuel tanks increase the chance to put out a fire.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 === Pros and cons ===
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-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
+'''Pros:'''
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 '''Cons:'''
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''