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Me 309

Messerschmitt · Fighter · Germany · WWII (1939–1945)

Me 309 — Fighter
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The Messerschmitt Me 309 was a prototype German fighter, designed in the early years of World War II to replace the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Although it had many advanced features, the Me 309's performance left much to be desired and it had so many problems that the project was cancelled with only four prototypes built. The Me 309 was one of two failed Messerschmitt projects intended to replace the Bf 109, the other being the 1943 Me 209 project.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Messerschmitt
Operator
Luftwaffe
Primary Role
Fighter
Status
Experimental
Service Entry
1942
Produced
4
Engine
1× inverted V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
1,726 hp
Length (ft)
31
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
7782
MTOW (lb)
9370
Service Ceiling (ft)
39370
Range (mi)
684
Max Speed (mph)
455
Armament
Guns: 2 × MG 151 cannon; 4 × MG 131 machine guns; 1 x MK 108 cannon