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It was used primarily in the fighter reconnaissance role, and the service test group at Guyana court, France, experimented with a ventral gun pack in which two rear-firing MG 17 machine guns were fitted (Schraege Musik).The Bf-109G-2 was built in substantially larger numbers than the Bf-109G-1, and was produced in a wide range of modifications. Bf 109 G-2 fitted with an older type ETC 500 IX b bomb rack for 250 or 500 kg bomb. The tail wheel is not retractable due to a larger tyre (350 x 135) and there is no locking device, either. The head armour plate has been moved backwards to the rear line of canopy’s swinging part. The tailplane and fin have no cast leading edges any more. The cooling air intakes for sparking plugs and deeper cooler under the nose are also new. Oil cooler is a bit deeper than in F-1\/2 and early F-4.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517921231115,"sku":"02406","price":88.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02406-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-2.jpg?v=1749140588"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02407-1-24-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-6-u3","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6\/U3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stepped-up Allied bomber offensive against Germany and occupied Europe, forced the Luftwaffe to use the elderly Bf 109G series in a variety roles to try to counter the overwhelming numbers of Allied planes. Though the Fw 190, a more ideal bomber intercepter because of its heavy armament, did not have the altitude performance necessary, nor the numbers to effectively stem the tide, the Bf 109G-6 was launched to take a number of roles for which it was unsuited and its performance suffered further. Like the Bf 109G-1 and G-2 the BF 109G-5 and G-6 were produced in parallel and were essentially pressurized and no pressurized versions of the same variant. The non-pressurized Bf 109G-6 was much more numerous than the G-5, more widely used and was also much longer-lived, being introduced in early 1943 and still in first line service in 1945. The most widely produced versions of the G-6 were the R-3 fighter (300 liter drop tank), the R-6 fighter (MG 151\/20 underwing guns) and the R-2 reconnaissance fighter (Rb 50\/30 camera installation).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517921362187,"sku":"02407","price":88.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02407-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-6u3.jpg?v=1749140595"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02408-1-24-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-6-late","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 (late)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gustav, the nick name of Bf-109 G6 was the most heavily produced variant of the 109 series. Wartime development tried to make the plane a more suitable bomber interceptor. Depending on availability of this bigger weapon, some Bf 109Gs had a nose-mounted 30 mm Mk 108 cannon instead of the 20 mm type. Also, some planes were fitted with Rustsatze (add-ons), like the R-6 modification kit adding two more MG151\/20 20mm guns in under wing gondolas, for a better efficiency against allied bombers. As the War wore on efforts were made to upgrade the 109's firepower. Several compromises were made to make the Gustav a better bomber interceptor. 20MM cannon pods mounted gondola fashion under the wings are seen on the R6 Variant on War birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517921460491,"sku":"02408","price":88.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02408-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-6-late.jpg?v=1749140602"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02409-1-24-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-10","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy 1944, the Luftwaffe was caught in a vicious cycle. More air war meant more losses as well as a basic need for more aircraft and pilots. More loses meant more pilots needed. In an attempt to increase the speed of the Bf 109G, the DB 605D engine was developed. Similar to the DB 605AS, the DB 605D's supercharger was increased in size, and again, the compression ratio was increased as well as the displacement. The MW 50 boost was retained, and as a result, the G-10 was the fastest of the entire G series. Standard equipment for the G-10 was the FuG 25a IFF, a DF loop, the tall wooden tail, the erla haube canopy, and the FuG 16ZY with the Moranne mast under the left wing. The DB 605D employed the refined cowling, enlarged supercharger intake, deeper oil cooler, and wider propeller blades all of which appeared on the G-14AS. One further difference in the appearance of the G-10 was the addition of two bulges on either side of the lower cowling resulting from enlarged oil sumps and camshaft covers. Some production models of the G-10 received wings with the normal size wheel well bulges and tires of the G-6\/14 type. These aircraft also had the long shaft, fixed tail wheel and no external trim tabs on the rudder. The extended length tail wheel was another attempt to help the pilot see over the cowl and give a better angle of attack during take-off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517921755403,"sku":"02409","price":88.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02409-messerschmitt-bf-109-g-10.jpg?v=1749140606"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02411-1-24-focke-wulf-fw-190-d-9","title":"Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fw-190D interceptor was considered by many German pilots to be the finest piston-engined fighter in Luftwaffe service. The Fw-190D was a re-engined and reengineered development of the widely-used Fw-190A. Prototype testing began in March 1942.The first production variant was designated D-9. Construction started in Summer 1944. The multirole D-9 carried bombs in some versions and radar in others and was even faster than the D-1. Nicknamed ‘Dora-9‘, service began in October 1944 with III\/JG-54 (the 3d Squadron of Fighter Group 54), then I and II\/JG-26 (by January 1945), and JG-2 and JG-301 (in early 1945). Allied and Luftwaffe pilots immediately dubbed it the ‘long-nose‘ Fw-190. On their first operational mission with the new Fw-190D-9, II\/JG-26 shot down four British ‘Lancaster‘ bombers and one ‘Mosquito‘ fighter for the loss of one ‘Dora-9‘. Several Fw-190D-9 equipped groups, including JG-2 and JG-26, participated in airfield attacks by nearly 1,000 aircraft during the ill-advised ‘Operation Base Plate‘ opening the Battle of the Bulge on January 1, 1945. By the time JG-6 received 150 D-9s in April 1945, the bombing campaign had so restricted fuel supplies that only four aircraft could fly at a time. Development continued with the D-10 through-15 versions, all of which were to be multi-role interceptor\/ground-attack fighters with a wide variety of engines-the Daimler-Benz DB-603A and EB, the Junker Jumo 213EB and F with and without water methanol injection. Further development followed as the Ta-152.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517921853707,"sku":"02411","price":88.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02411-focke-wulf-fw-190-d-9.jpg?v=1749140618"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02418-1-24-messerschmitt-bf-109-k-4","title":"Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-4","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn mid-1944 directives underwent the aforementioned modifications and these changes were reflected in the camouflages of the produced Bf109Gs as well as the newly designed Bf109Ks .The Bf 109K4 sub-model was produced by the Messerschmitt Regensburg GmbH,His First flight on 11th August 1944.This Aircraft represents Germany's insistence on improving existing designs rather than risking a new design. Fortunately, Messerschmitt learned much during the 109G series and thus were able to refine the 109 into the Bf 109K series, which were streamlined, and Messerschmitt put the Daimler Benz DB 605 D engine in her. This engine delivers a base of 2000hp, This engine make Bf 109K4 is significantly faster than the Bf 109G series. The other big addition to the 109K was the standardization of the Mk 108 30mm cannon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517923459339,"sku":"02418","price":88.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02418-messerschmitt-bf-109-k-4.jpg?v=1749140660"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02420-1-24-junkers-ju-87-a-1-a-2-stuka","title":"Junkers Ju 87 A-1\/A-2 Stuka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber was one of the most famous bombers during WWII. 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A total of six pre-production Ju 87 B-0 were produced, built from Ju 87 A airframes. Test flights began from the summer of 1937. A small number, at least three, served as conversion Cs or Es for potential naval variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n   \u003cp\u003eThe first production version was the Ju 87 B-1, with a considerably larger engine, its Junkers Jumo 211D generating 1,184 hp, and completely redesigned fuselage and landing gear. This new design was again tested in Spain, and after proving its abilities there, production was ramped up to 60 per month. As a result, by the outbreak of World War II, the Luftwaffe had 336 Ju 87 B-1s on hand. The B-1 was also fitted with ‘Jericho trumpets‘, essentially propeller-driven sirens with a diameter of 0.7 m (2.3 ft) mounted on the wing's leading edge directly forward of the landing gear, or on the front edge of the fixed main gear fairing. This was used to weaken enemy morale and enhance the intimidation of dive-bombing. After the enemy became used to it, however, they were withdrawn. The devices caused a loss of some 20–25 km\/h (10-20 mph) through drag. Instead, some bombs were fitted with whistles on the fin to produce the noise after release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517924049163,"sku":"02421","price":116.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/trumpeter-02421-junkers-ju-87-b-2-stuka.jpg?v=1749140674"},{"product_id":"trumpeter-02422-1-24-junkers-ju-87-b-2-u4-stuka","title":"Junkers Ju 87 B-2\/U4 Stuka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ju 87B series was to be the first mass-produced variant. A total of six pre-production Ju 87B-0 were produced, built from Ju 87A airframes. Test flights began from the summer of 1937. 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They were primarily intended for anti-shipping missions. The Ju 87R had a B-series airframe with an additional oil tank and fuel lines to the outer wing stations to permit the use of two 300 L  under-wing drop tanks. This increased fuel capacity to 1,080 litres (500 L in main fuel tank of which 480 L where usable + 600 L from drop tanks). To prevent overload conditions, bomb carrying ability was often restricted to a single 250 kg bomb if the aircraft was fully loaded with fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n   \u003cp\u003eTotal production amounted to 972 Ju 87R (105 R-1, 472 R-2, 144 R-4), all built by Weserflug. 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The prototype first flew in May 1935. After winning a design competition against entries from Arado, Heinkel and Focke-Wulf due to its higher speed and better manoeuvrability, it entered service as the Bf109 A-0 in 1937. Early versions were flown by the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, and the Luftwaffe during the Invasion of Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bf109 E appeared in late 1938 as the first major update of the design. The Junkers Jumo 210 engine used in the earlier versions was replaced by the larger, more powerful Daimler Benz DB601. The extra heat generated needed improved radiators, which were moved from the nose to the modified and reinforced wings. The Bf109 E became a symbol of the Luftwaffe in the skies over England, dogfighting the RAF’s Spitfires and Hurricanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 1940, Messerschmitt engineers were working on the Bf109 F, which featured the DB601E engine and much improved aerodynamics. The wings were reduced in area, with the new rounded wingtips being seen on all subsequent Bf109 variants. The tailplane was redesigned to eliminate the supporting struts, and fuel capacity was increased to extend the range to 1,060 m (1700km). The Bf109 F entered service in October 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DB605 engine was developed to be easier to manufacture than the complex DB601E. Increasing the displacement and compression ratio raised the power output to 1455bhp. The Bf109, when fitted with this engine, became the Bf109 G “Gustav”. The pressurised Bf109 G-1 began production in February 1942, with the non-pressurised Bf109 G-2 following in May 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn February 1943, the nose-mounted 7.92mm MG 17 guns were upgraded to the 13mm MG 131, leading to the distinctive bulged engine cowlings of the G-5 and G-6 models. The G-5 and G-6 were the most produced Bf109 variants, with over 12,000 aircraft manufactured. The high-altitude G-5 featured a pressurised cockpit, with an engine driven compressor and sealed canopy glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bf109 G could be fitted with two additional MG151\/20 cannon in under-wing gondolas, as well as a 300l fuel tank, rockets and bomb racks. 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