Last updated: 31/01/2002
In 1943 the third G-series
pre-production aircraft was modified to test a butterfly tail. There was a small increase in top speed but at low speeds stability was a problem. No further tests were made.
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(Source: Die Deutsche Luftfahrt, Willy Messerschmitt & AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)
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In 1943 a F-2 airframe was tested with 4
EG RZ85 rockets in each wing. The installation had an unfavorable effect on the flight characteristics however and no further experiments were made.
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(Source: Messerschmitt "O-Nine" Gallery)
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(Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)
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Me-109 G-2 with an experimental central MG 151/20 gondola (Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)
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In 1944 a FuG 216 radar was installed in
a G-6 airframe and tested as a single seat night fighter.
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Messerschmitt Me-109 G-6 fitted with FuG 217. (Source: Luftwaffe at war, Nightfighters)
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Messerschmitt Me-109 G-6 fitted with FuG 217. (Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)
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Messerschmitt Me-109 G-6/R6 fitted with FuG 350 Naxos. (Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)
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In 1941 a standard E-4 was fitted with
skis. In practice the normal wheeled undercarriage proved able to cope with packed snow airfields and the skis were not necessary.
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(Source: Messerschmitt "O-Nine" Gallery)
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Full wheel well covers were tested on a
G-series airframe. This reduced drag but the increase in performance was not enough to justify this modification.
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(Source: Messerschmitt "O-Nine" Gallery)
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