Bf 109 G-2

Bf 109 G-2

Bf 109 G-2

Germany

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.3	4.3	4.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

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This page is about the gift German fighter Bf 109 G-2. For other uses, see Bf 109 (Family).

Description

The Bf 109 G-2 is a premium gift rank III German fighter with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB) and 4.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.43. This Bf 109 represents a version serving in the Romanian Air Force.

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 6,700 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	___	___	10360	__._	__._	__._	__._	250
Upgraded	721	696		18.0	19.0	27.7	23.1

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
790	360	460	460	260	~12	~6

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 450	< 390	< 450	> 450

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
6.700 m	1,280 hp	1,422 hp

Survivability and armour

Very minimal armour protecting the pilot and engine.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Bf 109 G-2 is armed with:

• 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg)
• 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

The Bf 109 G-2 comes with a nose mounted single 20 mm MG 151 (200 rounds) autocannon and two synchronized 7.92 mm MG 17 (1000 rounds) machine guns all located on the nose of the aircraft. With these stock armaments it is all but a breeze to get on target offering little to no drop when firing. Ammunition conservation is not an issue but pilots may want to pay close attention to their 20 mm with its 200 rounds.

Suspended armament

The Bf 109 G-2 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
• 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
• 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (135 rpg = 270 total)

The Bf 109 G-2 comes with two additional underwing 20 mm MG 151 auto cannons great for attacking light ground targets and making quick work of bombers. The Bf 109 G-2 also comes with four 50 kg SC50JA bombs or a single 250 kg SC250JA bomb which both come in handy when destroying tanks, in tank RB.

Usage in battles

The Bf 109 G-2 is very similar in performance to the Bf 109 G-2/trop. The major difference between the two is the Bf 109 G-2 is faster than its brother but it offers little to no support when facing allied (USA, Britain, USSR, etc.) opponents. It turns better than most aircraft in its tier and holds energy very well.

When used in battles it is best to climb to an altitude of 10,000 ft or more. Maintaining an energy advantage with this aircraft is the best tactic to maintain when in battle. The Bf 109 G-2 preforms extremely well at higher altitudes with the ability to outmanoeuvre most of its opponents. The Bf 109 G-2 is universal when it comes to a preferred flight characteristic but boom and zoom is preferred for the best results.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm	ETC 50/VIIId
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 7 mm MGs
III	Wings repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm	ETC 500/IXb I
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons	R6 modification
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very good climb rate
• Good performance in high altitude
• Decent Turn rate
• Good energy retention
• Excellent armament

• For sim, lovely concentrated nose mounted guns allow easy aiming which is beginner friendly

Cons:

• Engine overheats quickly
• Engine very fragile when damaged
• Wings overload at lower speeds than other fighters at its tier

• For sim, the numerous canopy frames and razorback greatly limit the all-round view. It is also prone to severe turning when taking off due to the huge torque.

History

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In-game description

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.

The Bf 109 G "Gustav" was the most mass-produced variant of the 109, powered by the Daimler-Benz DB 605. The 605 was basically a DB 601 with the cylinder block redesigned to increase displacement from 33.9, to 35.7 liters - which resulted in 175 extra HP with no significant change in size. The Gustav also received improved armament. Instead of the previously standard 7.62mm MG 17 machine guns, 13mm MG 131 heavy machine guns were used. The heavier guns lead to distinct cowling bulges, needed to cover the breechblocks on the new guns.

However, the increased equipment led to heavier weight on the Gustav, in fact 10% heavier than the Friedrich. Compared to the much earlier Bf 109B, the Gustav was almost 46% heavier. The new aircraft had begun to reach front-line units by May 1942. In essence, the Bf 109 design had reached its peak, and would ideally need to be replaced with newer, more modern designs. However, the troubled Me 209 replacement was still in development and things at the front were beginning to look ominous for Germany. Consequently, the RLM decided to continue to further refine the 109.

Media

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Notable pilots

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  Finnish Air Force pilot Ilmari Juutilainen transitioned from the Brewster Buffalo to the Bf 109 G-2 and felt that it was an extremely aggressive aircraft, one that helped him score 56 of his 94 kills including Soviet La-5 fighters which he felt were more agile than the 109.

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

• Mitsubishi A6M
• Bell P-39 Airacobra
• Curtiss P-40
• Dewoitine D.520
• Fiat G.55
• Focke-Wulf Fw 190
• Grumman F4F Wildcat
• Grumman F6F Hellcat
• Hawker Hurricane
• IAR-81
• Kawasaki Ki-61
• Lavochkin LaGG-3
• Macchi C.205
• Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
• Morane-Saulnier MS.406
• Nakajima Ki-43
• North American P-51 Mustang
• Supermarine Spitfire
• Yakovlev Yak-9

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