Messerschmitt Bf 109 variants

Main article: Messerschmitt Bf 109

Bayerische Flugzeugwerke Bf 109
Messerschmitt Me 109
Bf 109G-10, with Erla Haube canopy and taller, wooden fin and rudder
General information
TypeFighter

Due to the Messerschmitt Bf 109's versatility and time in service with the German and foreign air forces, numerous variants were produced in Germany to serve for over eight years with the Luftwaffe. Additional variants were produced abroad totalling in 34,852 Bf 109s built.

"The 109 was a dream, the non plus ultra. Of course, everyone wanted to fly it as soon as possible."

— Günther Rall, Luftwaffe ace with 275 victories.

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