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Messerschmitt Me 209

Fighter · Germany · Modern (1992–2009)

Messerschmitt Me 209 — Fighter
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The second Me 209 design was a late World War II attempt by Willy Messerschmitt to create an enhanced version of Luftwaffe's primary fighter aircraft, the Bf 109. The Me 209, despite its designation, bore no relationship to the earlier Me 209.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Germany
Engine
1× V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engine
Length (ft)
32
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
7361
MTOW (lb)
9006
Service Ceiling (ft)
36089
Max Speed (mph)
421