ME-109G - GERMAN LUFTWAFFE

AS FLOWN BY ERICH HARTMANN

Historical Note:      Our Me-109G Messerschmitt model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our Me-109G Messerschmitt model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant Me-109G Messerschmitt model aircraft, as flown by Erich Hartmann, is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:24
W/S:     16.2       inches
Lgth:     14.4     inches

Item Number:    TMC-FGM1H                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Price:    $169.95

Historical Note Cont'd:      Pictured is the mottled gray "Gustav", Me-109G flown by Erich Hartmann, the greatest Ace that ever lived. Hartmann flew 1,425 missions in 2 years, fought in more than 800 battles.

The Me-109G Messerschmitt has ten known variants and 10,000 of it were built. It is a German fighter and it has the most number of Messerschmitts ever produced. It was used by eight countries and by every German day fighter unit.

Some of the well-known variants of the 109G are as follows: The G-1 version is a pressurized fighter while the G-2 is a lighter fighter. The G-3 is also a pressurized fighter based on the G-1 and only 50 of it were built. The G-4 is a reconnaissance fighter, the G-5 and G-6 variants are pressurized and lighter fighters. Similar to the G-4 variant, the G-8 is also a reconnaissance fighter. Two lighter variants followed the G-10 and G-14. A two seat trainer aircraft, the G-12, also followed. Next is the fighter bomber, G-16.

The Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine, which was a design for the 109G, was created to have the same size as the other engines in order for it to fit in the fuselage designs. Although it is a heavier fighter than the 109F it is still evidently faster. It is less maneuverable than the 109F which was favored by skilled fighters. However, there were two problems with its engine: first, it was prone to engine fire because of the overheating oil; and second, the engine suffered because of low oil pressure. The 109G was not entirely replaced but stayed in combat until the war ended.