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.

 

(Source: Die Deutsche Luftfahrt, Willy Messerschmitt     &     AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)

 

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.

 

(Source: Messerschmitt "O-Nine" Gallery)

 

(Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)

 

Me-109 G-2 with an experimental central MG 151/20 gondola (Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)

 

In 1944 a FuG 216 radar was installed in a G-6 airframe and tested as a single seat night fighter.

 

Messerschmitt Me-109 G-6 fitted with FuG 217. (Source: Luftwaffe at war, Nightfighters)

 

Messerschmitt Me-109 G-6 fitted with FuG 217. (Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)

 

Messerschmitt Me-109 G-6/R6 fitted with FuG 350 Naxos. (Source: AJ Press Monografie: Messerschmitt Me-109 Cz. 2)

 

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.

 

(Source: Messerschmitt "O-Nine" Gallery)

 

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.

 

(Source: Messerschmitt "O-Nine" Gallery)