Bf 109 G-10 - Revision history

U75945355: /* condensed Pros and cons */

2023-10-15T22:30:01Z

‎condensed Pros and cons

U44629479: /* Suspended armament */ Added Flam C 250 incendiary

2023-03-08T20:11:41Z

‎Suspended armament: Added Flam C 250 incendiary

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-20T16:31:44Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2021-11-12T11:55:20Z

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U5719175: Fixed duplicate word in Description

2021-11-12T11:18:11Z

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U3312106: /* Details */

2021-02-17T11:10:46Z

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U3312106: /* External links */

2021-01-25T19:27:10Z

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U71937084: Made some small wording changes.

2021-01-23T13:26:19Z

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U38088265: Updated format

2020-12-26T20:34:26Z

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U36063762 at 10:42, 24 December 2020

2020-12-24T10:42:24Z

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Excellent acceleration and high top speed, even at extreme altitudes
+* Excellent acceleration, climb rate, and high top speed, even at extreme altitudes
-* Excellent climb rate, even stock
+* Improved high-altitude performance over earlier Bf 109s, improved supercharger maintains maximum boost with WEP to ~7,000 m
-* Improved high-altitude performance over earlier Bf 109s, improved supercharger can maintain maximum boost with WEP to ~7,000 m
+* Can WEP for 5 minutes non-stop until it reaches ~100°C (212°F). Also cools down quickly at 0% throttle
 * 20 minutes of MW-50 available for WEP
 * Can pull high-G manoeuvres
 * Armament is interchangeable between a heavy 30 mm Mk 108 and a lighter 20 mm MG 151 with more ammunition
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 * Poor sustained turn radius
 * Tends to be out-climbed/outrun by post-war aircraft, many late/post-war Allied props wholly outperform it at low altitudes
-* Low rip speed — combined with the excellent dive acceleration, this plane can quickly reach unsafe speeds in dive
+* Low rip speed — combined with the excellent dive acceleration, this plane can quickly reach unsafe speeds in dives
 * Ammunition can run out really quickly for the Mk 108s
 * Flight performance drastically decreases with under-wing gondola pods
 * Can face F8F Bearcats and Griffon Spitfires, which can be superior in certain situations
-* 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, canopy frames and razorback greatly limit the all-round view; huge engine torque causes severe drifting on takeoff
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=bf-109g-10 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * Fiat [[G.55 serie 1|G.55]]
 * Kawasaki [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]

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-{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)}}
+{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)|Flam C 250 incendiary}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, wing-mounted (35 rpg = 70 total)
 * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (135 rpg = 270 total)
 == Usage in battles ==

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 *G-10/U4 (As G-10 but with 30 mm/1.18 in MK 108 Motorkanone engine cannon)
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a single-seat monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe before and during WWII. It was used as a fighter, interceptor, high-altitude interceptor, fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft.
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 Unfortunately, the Bf 109 G-10 would usually reach the front line with factory-installed Ruestsatz armament kits. For example, the Bf 109 G-10/R1 had an ETC fuselage bomb rack for one 250-kg or 4 x 50-kg bombs, a bomb selector switch and a 5 mm armour plating under the oil tank. The Bf 109 G-10/R2 with DB 605DB was a reconnaissance variant with the 13 mm guns removed and with one Rb 50/30 or 75/30 camera. With a takeoff weight of 3,300 kg (including a 300-litre drop tank) the recon variant could reach 645 km/h at 9,000 m; it had a range of 840 km at a speed of 620 km/h and at an altitude of 8,300 m. The Bf 109 G-10/R14 with DB 605D had a pair of 30 mm MK 108 cannon in underwing gondolas. The Bf 109 G-10/R6 was similar to the R14, but with the gondolas housing 20 mm MG 151s.
 == Media ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
-Not very different from the Bf 109 F's and other Bf 109 G variants, the G-10 can only be readily identified by its paint scheme. Unfortunately, the other camouflage (I./JG 27) can be mistaken for a Bf 109 G-6 but can be differed from a Bf-109 K-4. Unlike the G-2 and the K-4, the tailwheel is not retractable, however, any resulting drag which created is created is negligible.
+Not very different from the Bf 109 F's and other Bf 109 G variants, the G-10 can only be readily identified by its paint scheme. Unfortunately, the other camouflage (I./JG 27) can be mistaken for a Bf 109 G-6 but can be differed from a Bf-109 K-4. Unlike the G-2 and the K-4, the tailwheel is not retractable, however, any resulting drag which is created is negligible.
 == General info ==

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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
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 The Bf 109 G-10 is a 109 that does not change very much in terms of gameplay. It fits in between the Bf 109 G-14 and K-4. It's a well versed universal fighter being able to perform well both in dogfights and hit-n-run tactics.
-Bf 109 G-10 behaves like most other 109 models, a battle-tested universal fighter, being able to perform most tasks that it will face. Being able to choose 2 additional 20 mm [[MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 151]] gunpods to increase its firepower over the enemy fighters but also able to be equipped with 30 mm [[MK 108 (30 mm)|MK 108]] gunpods to deal with hostile bombers and attackers that can take heavier punches than fighters. However, equipping these will come at a cost of speed, manoeuvrability and climb ability, it doesn't affect the plane heavily but can be costly if the 109 G-10 gets in a disadvantage. But the extra firepower will deal with most enemies swiftly and if properly used, the Bf 109 G-10 can be a dangerous foe.
+Bf 109 G-10 behaves like most other 109 models, a battle-tested universal fighter, being able to perform most tasks that it will face. The G-10 can take 2 additional 20 mm [[MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 151]] gunpods, or 30 mm MK 108 gunpods, to increase its firepower over fighters, as well as the tougher attackers and bombers. However, equipping these will come at a cost of speed, manoeuvrability and climb ability, they don't affect the plane heavily but can be costly if the 109 G-10 gets into a disadvantageous situation. However, the extra firepower will deal with most enemies swiftly and if properly used, the Bf 109 G-10 can be a dangerous foe.
-One of the best tactics is to use the aircraft's decent climb rate to get above most of the enemy team. This could be American fighters, however, Spitfires will be the most likely enemy to outclimb the Bf 109 G-10. The best tactic to attack enemies below is to dive on them (Boom and Zoom), if they turn, pull up immediately as it would increase the risk of getting shot. Another good tactic to use would be to fly over an enemy and try bait them to climb up. When they do this, fly away to gain some distance and do a large circle around them. It is crucial that one keeps distance to the target as it could end up with the G-10 being attacked while it is turning and will be easily shot down if it's too close. After a couple of seconds, the enemy aircraft will likely stall from trying to climb, it gives the G-10 an opportunity to shoot the plane down. It is important to avoid using this manoeuvre with Spitfires as they will likely be able to climb up to the G-10's altitude and shoot it down before they stall. If a Spitfire is above the Bf 109 G-10 and tries to dive on the G-10, perform a '''split S''' to avoid it, if it follows pull back the throttle and wait for its zoom climb to shoot him down in the back, but it will most likely rip the wings or enter a G-force induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC).
+One of the best tactics is to use the aircraft's decent climb rate to get above most of the enemy team. This could be American fighters, however, Spitfires will be the most likely enemy to outclimb the Bf 109 G-10. The best tactic to attack enemies below is to dive on them (Boom and Zoom), if they turn, pull up immediately to maintain your altitude advantage, and reduce the risk of the enemy getting guns on target. Another good tactic to use would be to fly over an enemy and try bait them to climb up. When they do this, fly away to gain some distance and do a large circle around them. It is crucial that one keeps distance to the target as it could end up with the G-10 being attacked while it is turning and will be easily shot down if it's too close. After a couple of seconds, the enemy aircraft will likely stall from trying to climb, it gives the G-10 an opportunity to shoot the plane down. It is important to avoid using this manoeuvre with Spitfires as they will likely be able to climb up to the G-10's altitude and shoot it down before they stall. If a Spitfire is above the Bf 109 G-10 and tries to dive on the G-10, perform a '''split S''' to avoid it, if it follows pull back the throttle and wait for its zoom climb to shoot him down in the back, but it will most likely rip the wings or enter a G-force induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC).
 Bf 109 G-10 is not only albe to fight for air superiority, it's also able to carry a single [[SC250JA (250 kg)]] to be able to deal with most ground units, being able to drop the bomb swiftly and accurately on its target. Bf 109 G-10s can easily achieve air superiority for the team if properly used in ground battle games, covering the team from enemy fighters and bombers which can change the outcome of the battle. It can also do CAS (Close Air Support) to protect allied vehicles from either a superior enemy or a dug down enemy.

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 == Description ==
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
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 === Pros and cons ===

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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.'' -->
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 === Survivability and armour ===
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 * 10 mm Steel plates around pilot's head
 * 21 mm Steel plate on the rear of the fuel tank, with 4 mm plates surrounding it on other sides
 == 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|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 131 (13 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|SC250JA (250 kg)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)}}