Last updated: 31/01/2002

 

Messerschmitt Me-109 TL (Source: AJ Press Monografie 50: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 3)

 

History

As a back-up for the Me-262 Messerschmitt designed a low risk alternative in 1943. This design used many parts from existing airframes. The fuselage came from the Me-155 and Me-109, the undercarriage from the me-309 and the wings from the Me-209 II.

As the prospects for success with the Me-262 increased the Me-109TL was abandoned.