Bf 109 G-14/AS (Italy) - Revision history

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Updated few pieces of the article for the current state, ‎Pros and cons: made to match Bf 109 G-14

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 Compared to the regular G-14, it may look like a worse version but it compensates with improved high altitude performance and manoeuvrability in vertical fighting.
-With a top speed of 698 km/h at 7,000 m, it's well above most of its competition in terms of high altitude performance which makes it a great bomber interceptor and high altitude fighter. However its rip speed prevents it from diving at high speeds or steep angles. Clever positioning and well planned approaches can make up for these limitations.
+With a top speed of 698 km/h at 7,000 m, it may outperform some of its peers, making it a better bomber interceptor and high-altitude fighter than the standard Bf 109 G-14. However, its rip speed remains an issue, preventing it from diving at high speeds or steep angles. Clever positioning and well-planned approaches can compensate for these limitations.
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 During the Second World War, with the advance of the Allies into Italy in 1943, Italy requested several vehicles from Germany including aircraft such as Bf 109 fighters to try to regain air superiority in their country and also to defend it from Allied bombing. First came the Bf 109 G-6, which was used in an attempt to destroy as many bombers as possible. On 8 September 1943, Italy was divided into two parts, the northern part of which became the Repubblica Sociale Italiana (RSI). The RSI would use other variants, including Bf 109 G-10 and G-14. Some versions of the Bf 109 G-14 were also modified with an improved cooling system and were designated as Bf 109 G-14/AS. The Bf 109s would be used until the complete liberation of Italy by the Allied forces, the Bf 109s would be transferred to Germany again in an attempt to defend the territory.
-Introduced with the Italian aviation tree in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the aircraft immediately proves to be a strong energy fighter. At low speeds it is not very capable of manoeuvring, so it is recommended to maintain speed with boom and zoom tactics to retain manoeuvrability and be able to disengage and loop back round for another pass if necessary. Thanks to the AS modification, the engine overheats less than its [[Bf 109 G-14|German counterpart]]. The aircraft can mount both 30 mm and 20 mm cannons, perfect for shooting down any air target. For combined battles, you can use its suspended armament consisting of bombs perfect to destroy an enemy target.
+Introduced with the Italian aviation tree in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the aircraft immediately proves to be a strong energy fighter. At low speeds it is not very capable of manoeuvring, so it is recommended to maintain speed with boom and zoom tactics to retain manoeuvrability and be able to disengage and loop back round for another pass if necessary. Thanks to the AS modification, the engine overheats less than its [[Bf 109 G-14|German counterpart]] in a higher altitudes, but otherwise it's identical and very similar to the [[Bf 109 G-6]], with the three planes differing only slightly in the engine performance. The aircraft can mount both 30 mm and 20 mm cannons, perfect for shooting down any air target. For combined battles, you can use its suspended armament consisting of bombs perfect to destroy an enemy target.
 == General info ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilised as an energy fighter/Boom and Zoomer. While it's fairly more manoeuvrable than other Bf 109s, its increased agility should be used for maintaining high speed and energy rather than dogfighting, since even the G-14 is only passable at best. Due to its excellent energy retention and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to put overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.
+Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilised as an energy fighter/[[Boom & Zoom|Boom and Zoomer]]. Its ability to manoeuvre in dogfights is marginal at best, so it is best to use its excellent energy retention and climb rate to take down enemy aircraft from above. It is also very good at stall fighting, as many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to place overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.
 When it comes to selecting armament, it is largely dependent on the role the pilot intends to fulfil. Equipping bombs should generally only be considered as a last resort or when air cover is sufficient to facilitate tactical bombing. The very potent 30 mm cannon and gun pods should generally only be done if there is a significant threat from enemy bombers and heavy fighters. Keep in mind that while the 30 mm shells pack a high explosive filling, their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient results in a slow and fairly inaccurate shell. If chasing after enemy fighters, with a minimal profile exposed, it is not unusual to see 30 mm shells doing minimal damage to wings due to not detonating. Ideally, the 30 mm should only be fired against large frame aircraft from angles at which they expose the most of the planes frame to ensure a detonation within the airframe. Keep also in mind that the Mk 108 only carries 65 rounds of ammo for the center-mounted cannon, and 35 per gun pod, making trigger pulls very costly (especially considering its fire rate). As for belt selections for the Mk 108, it should generally be anything but the default belt due to the higher content of Minengeschoß shells, beyond that it is personal preference since the difference is only cosmetic.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Very fast climb rate with an optimal climbing speed of 250 km/h (IAS)
+* Decent climb rate and energy retention
-* Good dive speed
+* Good acceleration in a dive and in straight line
-* Powerful and accurate armament with gun pods
+* Armament of up to 3 x 20/30 mm cannons with mounted gondolas at the price of flight performance
-* Good engine performance compared to the [[Bf 109 G-6|G-6]]
+* Nose mounted armament is easy to use, without having to worry about convergence
-* Good rear visibility compared to the [[Bf 109 G-2|G-2]]
+* Slightly better (very-)high-altitude engine performance compared to the [[Bf 109 G-14]]
 '''Cons:'''
-* Not very manoeuvrable compared to other fighters at its BR range
+* Very slight improvement of engine performance over the [[Bf 109 G-6]] for the price of a higher BR
-* Very bad compression
+* Top speed is rather mediocre, comparing to something like [[Ki-84 ko]]
-* The standard 20 mm armament is lacking vs. heavy armoured targets such as tanks and pillboxes
+* Poor manoeuvrability (compresses at high speeds and relatively high wing-loading hampers low speed manoeuvrability)
-* Belt options for the 20 mm MG 151 cannon outside of stealth or air targets serve little purpose as it offers no substantial anti-armour capabilities
+* The stock single 20 mm gun is lacking against well-protected targets
-* The rip speed is 790 km/h which makes power dives impossible
+* The rip speed of 790 km/h makes power dives difficult
-* Many allied are faster in a straight line
+* Relatively low ammo count
-* Cockpit visibility by far not as good as in the [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190s]] or most allied fighters, although there are less frames at the sides
+* Outside of a single 250 kg bomb, the G-14 does not have anything to attack well armoured ground targets
-* Needs all performance upgrades to shine
+* In simulator, cockpit visibility (especially backwards) is poor; has severe drifting when taking off
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-During the Second World War with the advance of the Allies into Italy in 1943, Italy requested several vehicles from Germany including aircraft such as Bf 109 fighters to try to regain air superiority in their country and also to defend it from Allied bombing, at first came the Bf 109 G-6 which were used in an attempt to destroy as many bombers as possible, 8 September 1943 Italy was divided into two parts, the northern part of which became the RSI, in turn the RSI would use other variants including Bf 109 G-10 and G-14, some versions of the Bf 109 G-14 were also modified with an improved cooling system and were designated as Bf 109 G-14/AS, the Bf 109s would be used until the complete liberation of Italy by the Allied forces, the Bf 109s would be transferred to Germany again in an attempt to defend the territory.
+During the Second World War, with the advance of the Allies into Italy in 1943, Italy requested several vehicles from Germany including aircraft such as Bf 109 fighters to try to regain air superiority in their country and also to defend it from Allied bombing. First came the Bf 109 G-6, which was used in an attempt to destroy as many bombers as possible. On 8 September 1943, Italy was divided into two parts, the northern part of which became the Repubblica Sociale Italiana (RSI). The RSI would use other variants, including Bf 109 G-10 and G-14. Some versions of the Bf 109 G-14 were also modified with an improved cooling system and were designated as Bf 109 G-14/AS. The Bf 109s would be used until the complete liberation of Italy by the Allied forces, the Bf 109s would be transferred to Germany again in an attempt to defend the territory.
-Introduced with the Italian Tech Tree Aereo with [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"|1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" update]], the aircraft immediately proves to be an energy fighter in which at low speeds it is not very capable of maneuvering so you have to know how to use the aircraft in energy fighting, thanks to the AS variant of the aircraft you can make the engine heat less, the aircraft can mount both 30mm and 20mm perfect to shoot down any air target creating serious damage to them, for mixed battles you can use its suspended armament, that consist of bombs perfect to destroy an enemy target.
+Introduced with the Italian aviation tree in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the aircraft immediately proves to be a strong energy fighter. At low speeds it is not very capable of manoeuvring, so it is recommended to maintain speed with boom and zoom tactics to retain manoeuvrability and be able to disengage and loop back round for another pass if necessary. Thanks to the AS modification, the engine overheats less than its [[Bf 109 G-14|German counterpart]]. The aircraft can mount both 30 mm and 20 mm cannons, perfect for shooting down any air target. For combined battles, you can use its suspended armament consisting of bombs perfect to destroy an enemy target.
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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]].
+During the Second World War with the advance of the Allies into Italy in 1943, Italy requested several vehicles from Germany including aircraft such as Bf 109 fighters to try to regain air superiority in their country and also to defend it from Allied bombing, at first came the Bf 109 G-6 which were used in an attempt to destroy as many bombers as possible, 8 September 1943 Italy was divided into two parts, the northern part of which became the RSI, in turn the RSI would use other variants including Bf 109 G-10 and G-14, some versions of the Bf 109 G-14 were also modified with an improved cooling system and were designated as Bf 109 G-14/AS, the Bf 109s would be used until the complete liberation of Italy by the Allied forces, the Bf 109s would be transferred to Germany again in an attempt to defend the territory.
-The Bf 109 G-14 represents the utmost technological achievement of the Bf 109 Gustav series of aircraft. Like both the G-10 and the G-6, the G-14 can be modified for either bombing duties, intercepting bombers, or improving its firepower against enemy fighter. However, the G-14 both possesses a more powerful engine and better manoeuvrability than its predecessors.
+Introduced with the Italian Tech Tree Aereo with [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"|1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" update]], the aircraft immediately proves to be an energy fighter in which at low speeds it is not very capable of maneuvering so you have to know how to use the aircraft in energy fighting, thanks to the AS variant of the aircraft you can make the engine heat less, the aircraft can mount both 30mm and 20mm perfect to shoot down any air target creating serious damage to them, for mixed battles you can use its suspended armament, that consist of bombs perfect to destroy an enemy target.
 == General info ==

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 Compared to the regular G-14, it may look like a worse version but it compensates with improved high altitude performance and manoeuvrability in vertical fighting.
-With a top speed of 698 km/h at 7,000 m, it's well above most of its competition in terms of high altitude performance which makes it a great bomber interceptor and high altitude fighter. However its rip speed prevents it from diving at high speeds or steep angles. Clever positioning and well planed approaches can make up for these limitations.
+With a top speed of 698 km/h at 7,000 m, it's well above most of its competition in terms of high altitude performance which makes it a great bomber interceptor and high altitude fighter. However its rip speed prevents it from diving at high speeds or steep angles. Clever positioning and well planned approaches can make up for these limitations.
 In capable hands and with its limitations and strengths in mind it can be one of the best air superiority fighters at its BR, even outperforming the later [[Bf 109 K-4]] or even the [[P-51H-5-NA]].
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * Focke-Wulf [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]
 * Macchi [[C.205N2]]

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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}}
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 * 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, gunpods (wing-mounted) (35 rpg = 70 total)
 * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, gunpods (wing-mounted) (135 rpg = 270 total)
 == Usage in battles ==

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-The plane behaves as you would expect from a late Bf-109: great climb rate, powerful armament options (being able to mount two 20 mm or 30 mm gunpods to deal with air targets as well as a similar option for the engine mounted cannon), and BnZ; of course at the cost of poor turning speeds and a sub-par roll rate.
+The plane behaves as you would expect from a late Bf 109: great climb rate, powerful armament options (being able to mount two 20 mm or 30 mm gunpods to deal with air targets as well as a similar option for the engine mounted cannon), and BnZ; of course at the cost of poor turning speeds and a sub-par roll rate.
 Compared to the regular G-14, it may look like a worse version but it compensates with improved high altitude performance and manoeuvrability in vertical fighting.
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilised as an energy fighter/Boom and Zoomer. While it's fairly more manoeuvrable than other Bf 109's, its increased agility should be used for maintaining high speed and energy rather than dog fighting, since even the G-14 is only passable at best. Due to its excellent energy retention and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to put overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.
+Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilised as an energy fighter/Boom and Zoomer. While it's fairly more manoeuvrable than other Bf 109s, its increased agility should be used for maintaining high speed and energy rather than dogfighting, since even the G-14 is only passable at best. Due to its excellent energy retention and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to put overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.
-When it comes to selecting armament, it is largely dependent on the role the pilot intends to fulfil. Equipping bombs should generally only be considered as a last resort or when air cover is sufficient to facilitate tactical bombing. The very potent 30 mm cannon and gun pods should generally only be done if there is a significant threat from enemy bombers and heavy fighters. Keep in mind that while the 30 mm shells pack a high explosive filling, their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient results in a slow and fairly inaccurate shell. If chasing after enemy fighters, with a minimal profile exposed, it is not unusual to see 30 mm shells doing minimal damage to wings due to not detonating. Ideally, the 30 mm should only be fired against large frame aircraft from angles at which they expose the most of the planes frame to ensure a detonation within the airframe. Keep also in mind that the Mk 108 only carries 65 rounds of ammo for the center-mounted cannon, and 35 per gun pod, making trigger pulls very costly (especially considering it's fire rate). As for belt selections for the Mk 108, it should generally be anything but the default belt due to the higher content of minengeschoss shells, beyond that it is personal preference since the difference is only cosmetic.
+When it comes to selecting armament, it is largely dependent on the role the pilot intends to fulfil. Equipping bombs should generally only be considered as a last resort or when air cover is sufficient to facilitate tactical bombing. The very potent 30 mm cannon and gun pods should generally only be done if there is a significant threat from enemy bombers and heavy fighters. Keep in mind that while the 30 mm shells pack a high explosive filling, their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient results in a slow and fairly inaccurate shell. If chasing after enemy fighters, with a minimal profile exposed, it is not unusual to see 30 mm shells doing minimal damage to wings due to not detonating. Ideally, the 30 mm should only be fired against large frame aircraft from angles at which they expose the most of the planes frame to ensure a detonation within the airframe. Keep also in mind that the Mk 108 only carries 65 rounds of ammo for the center-mounted cannon, and 35 per gun pod, making trigger pulls very costly (especially considering its fire rate). As for belt selections for the Mk 108, it should generally be anything but the default belt due to the higher content of Minengeschoß shells, beyond that it is personal preference since the difference is only cosmetic.
-Adding the twin 20 mm MG 151 gun pods, will substantially increase the G-14's fighting potential and longevity against other enemy fighters, due to carrying a total of 250 extra rounds. Additionally, the 20 mm's ballistic trajectory is very similar to the 13mm machine guns, allowing for firing both weapons simultaneously at an enemy target. However keep in mind that the gun pods will run out of ammunition faster than the centre-mounted one, so if it happens, it is usually a good indication of when it is time to head back to reload, as not much ammo will usually remain in the center mounted one afterwards. As for belts, it should generally be stealth or air targets, since every other belt option either sacrifices explosive content and contains more tracer rounds in exchange for better ground attack capabilities which are very poor even with the armoured targets belt.
+Adding the twin 20 mm MG 151 gun pods, will substantially increase the G-14's fighting potential and longevity against other enemy fighters, due to carrying a total of 250 extra rounds. Additionally, the 20 mm cannon's ballistic trajectory is very similar to the 13 mm machine guns, allowing for firing both weapons simultaneously at an enemy target. However keep in mind that the gun pods will run out of ammunition faster than the centre-mounted one, so if it happens, it is usually a good indication of when it is time to head back to reload, as not much ammo will usually remain in the center mounted one afterwards. As for belts, it should generally be stealth or air targets, since every other belt option either sacrifices explosive content and contains more tracer rounds in exchange for better ground attack capabilities which are very poor even with the armoured targets belt.
-Finally, keep in mind it is possible to carry both 13 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm weaponry, however due to the 30 mm's aforementioned poor ballistic properties, it should be mapped to fire on a different button. Also remember that while gun pods can be swapped while on the airfield in game, the centre-mounted cannon '''can't''' and can only be changed from the hangar.
+Finally, keep in mind it is possible to carry both 13 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm weaponry, however due to the 30 mm cannons' poor ballistic properties, it should be mapped to fire on a different button. Also remember that while gun pods can be swapped while on the airfield in game, the centre-mounted cannon can't and can only be changed from the hangar.
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 * The most manoeuvrable rank IV Bf 109 in War Thunder, thanks to the working leading slats
 * Outstanding energy retention
-* Powerful anti-air armaments with the ability to mount three 20mm MG151 autocannons capable of destroying any plane you come across
+* Powerful anti-air armaments with the ability to mount three 20 mm MG151 autocannons capable of destroying any plane you come across
-* Can WEP for significantly longer without overheating the engine than any other Bf-109 variant
+* Can WEP for significantly longer without overheating the engine than any other Bf 109 variant
 * All weaponry mounted in the nose, allowing easy aiming without having to worry about convergence
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 == Media ==
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 == History ==
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-In 1943, the Bf 109 G-6 entered service, while its performance was less then stellar, its worth derived from the ability to be easily modified into dedicated fighter bomber, high altitude interceptor or reconnaissance. likewise great care was taken to make sure the G6 could fit heavy armament for attacking bombers, which were beginning to appear in force over Germany, and the shortcoming of the Fw 190's at high altitude became increasingly apparent.
+In 1943, the Bf 109 G-6 entered service. While its performance was less then stellar, its worth derived from the ability to be easily modified into a dedicated fighter bomber, high altitude interceptor or reconnaissance plane. Likewise, great care was taken to make sure the G-6 could fit heavy armament to attack bombers, which were beginning to appear in force over Germany, and the shortcoming of the Fw 190s at high altitude became increasingly apparent.
-In 1944, the RLM, wishing to standardize fighter production, approved the Bf 109 G-14, which essentially a standardized version of the 109, with all improvements found on late production G-6's, including an enlarged vertical tail surface, a new canopy and Flettner tabs, for better control at higher speeds. to easy construction, it had a non retracting tail wheel, and the distinctive bulges on the upper cowling, which housed the breechlocks of the machine guns.
+In 1944, the RLM approved the Bf 109 G-14, wishing to standardize fighter production. The G-14 was essentially a standardized version of the Bf 109, with all improvements found on late production G-6s, including an enlarged vertical tail surface, a new canopy and Flettner tabs, for better control at higher speeds. To make construction easier, it had a non-retracting tail wheel, and the distinctive bulges on the upper cowling, which housed the breech locks of the machine guns.
-In addition the new G-14 was fitted with a DB605ASM engine. itself a heavily modified engine also used in the early G-6. It features Watermethanol injection, and an enlarged supercharger which is taken directly off a DB506, meaning the engine has better performance at high altitude, while conversely, it has less output at lower altitudes.
+In addition, the new G-14 was fitted with a DB605ASM engine, a heavily modified engine also used in the early G-6. It featured Watermethanol injection (MW50), and an enlarged supercharger taken directly off a DB506, meaning the engine had a better performance at high altitude, while conversely, it had less output at lower altitudes.
-Serving alongside the 109 G-10 and K-4 in the later stages of the war, it proved to be a less then stellar performer, being outperformed by the newest types the Western Allies brought into service. However, it performed admirably in its role, and with a good pilot, was more then a match for the large majority of the Allied aircraft.
+Serving alongside the 109 G-10 and K-4 in the later stages of the war, it proved to be a less then stellar performer, being outperformed by the newest types the Western Allies brought into service. However, it performed admirably in its role, and with a good pilot, was more then a match for the large majority of Allied aircraft.
 === Italian Service ===
 [[File:Bf 109 G-14-AS (RSI) (2).png|thumb|Bf 109 G-14/AS during a patrol]]
-In fact on May 5, 1943, Germany delivered to Italy 300 Bf. 109G (different variants), 200 Ju.87 and Ju.88, 50 Me 210 and 12 Dornier 217, 60 DFS 230 gliders.
+By February 27, 1943, the Regia Aeronautica had requested 500 aircraft, this request had specified that the 500 vehicles should be composed of 60% fighters and 40% bomber interceptors.
-A document dated April 14, 1943 and written by Field Marshal Albert Kesselring stated that "after the training of pilots for German vehicles has been completed, the trained Italian units should be attached to the German task forces and participate with them in actions until further notice", it also stated that the Italian units should be supported by German groups in charge of armament, maintenance and training.
+In fact, on 5 May 1943, Germany delivered to Italy 300 Bf 109 G (from different variants), 200 Ju 87 and Ju 88, 50 Me 210, 12 Do 217 and 60 DFS 230 gliders.
 The delivery of Bf 109s began on 19 April 1943, before the armistice the Regia Aeronautica received 15 Bf 109 F-4, 6 G-2, 10 G-4, 91 G-6, for a total of 122 aircraft.
 [[File:Bf 109 G-14-AS (RSI) (3).png|thumb|Bf 109 G-14/AS at the airport]]
-After the armistice and the creation of the RSI, where ANR (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) began receiving Messerschmitts in mid-1944, nine months after the armistice.
+After the armistice and the creation of the Italian Social Republic (RSI), where the ANR (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) began receiving Messerschmitts in mid-1944, nine months after the armistice. The ANR received a total of 200 Bf 109s of the G-6, G-10, G-12, G-14 and G-14/AS versions.
-ANR received a total of 200 Bf 109s of the G-6, G-10, G-12, G-14 and G-14/AS versions.
+The I Gruppo was formed in December 1943 and included 3 squadrons and became operational in January 1944, initially equipped with the C.205, then with some G.55. Finally, the I Gruppo deployed to Lonate Pozzolo and Malpensa where 51 Bf 109 of the G-10, G-14 and G-14/AS variants were assigned. On 27 April 1945 the aircraft of the I Gruppo were set on fire while those of the II Gruppo were handed back to the Germans on the field of Orio al Serio.
-The I Gruppo was formed in December 1943 which included 3 squadrons and became operational in January 1944, initially equipped with the C.205, then with some G.55 and finally the I Gruppo deployed to Lonate Pozzolo and Malpensa where 51 Bf 109 of the G-10, G-14 and G-14/AS variants were assigned.
+== Media ==
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-== Media ==
+;Images
-[[File:Bf 109 G-14-AS (RSI) (1).png|left|frameless]]
+<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="150">
 == See also ==
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * Focke-Wulf [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]
-* Grumman [[F4F (Family)|F4F]] Wildcat
+* Macchi [[C.205N2]]
-* Grumman [[F6F (Family)|F6F]] Hellcat
+* Fiat [[G.55S]]
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 * ''other literature.''-->

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 460 || 430 || 260 || ~12 || ~6
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 437 || 408 || 260 || ~13 || ~6
 |-
 |}