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== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season X, "Royal Guard"]].
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The plane is painted after the camouflage scheme of Hungarian Pilot Dezső Szentgyörgyi, who was the highest-scoring Hungarian fighter ace of the Royal Hungarian Honvéd Air Force in World War II.
  
 
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''In the hands of a good pilot and employing energy fighting tactics this aircraft can outfly and outmanoeuvre most of the prop planes it faces even at higher battle ratings during up-tier situations due to its low energy loss in turns, high acceleration, high sustained climb rate and low stall speed. It is slower than the later model 109s but it has a better turn rate. The Bf 109 can fly very well at the deck and at high altitude making it a complete energy fighter.''
  
 
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The Bf 109 F-4, although a small plane, is a sturdy plane that can survive a lot of damage and retain much of its manoeuvrability when damaged. Its self-sealing fuel tanks increase the chance to put out a fire.
  
 
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* Nimble, compared to Soviet and American counterparts
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* The 20 mm Minengeschoß shells are lethal because of their high explosive mass
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* Very good climb rate, possibly as good as a Spitfire or a maxed-out P-39 Airacobra
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* Good sustained turn
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* Faster than most opponents, such as the Spitfire Mk V, Yak-3, and La-5, especially at altitude
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* Good performance at medium altitudes
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* Better than the F-4 tropical variant due to engine power
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* The 15 mm cannons have quite high penetration with the armoured targets belt. They are very effective against soft ground targets
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* All weaponry mounted in the nose, allowing easy aiming without having to worry about convergence
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* Flaps tighten turn radius significantly, can win duels against most planes that aren't turnfighters
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* Access to incendiary bombs
  
 
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* Engine overheats quickly
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* Additional armament reduces flight performance, especially critical in a dogfight
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* Poor cockpit visibility in Simulator mode due to numerous canopy frames and razorback, greatly limiting the all-round view
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* Prone to catching fire when chasing bombers
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* Gun pods can't load stealth belts, thus giving the user away in a surprise attack
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* Turns sluggishly at speeds under 190 km/h
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* Priority target when in Arcade mode due to its reputation of destroying planes with ease, especially when equipped with MG 151/15 gun pods in addition to the offensive armament of MG 17 machine guns and an MG 151/20 cannon, experienced players will often try to eliminate the Bf 109 F-4 as soon as possible.
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* Gun pods have low ammo count, compared to the 20 mm MG 151 gun pods accessible to the G-2 variant
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* In Simulator mode the huge engine torque causes severe turning when taking off which can lead to a crash
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* Flaps deploy and retract slowly, requires practice to use well
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 23 September 2023

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This page is about the fighter Bf 109 F-4 (Italy). For other versions, see Bf 109 (Family).
◐Bf 109 F-4
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ArtImage Bf 109 F-4 (Italy).png
◐Bf 109 F-4
Italy flag.png Italy
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.3 4.0 4.0
Class:
PREMIUM
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
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Description

The ◐Bf 109 F-4 is a premium gift rank III Italian fighter with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB) and 4.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Apex Predators" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season X, "Royal Guard".

The plane is painted after the camouflage scheme of Hungarian Pilot Dezső Szentgyörgyi, who was the highest-scoring Hungarian fighter ace of the Royal Hungarian Honvéd Air Force in World War II.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 6 000 m665 km/h
Turn time19 s
Max altitude11 600 m
EngineDaimler-Benz DB-601E
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight3 t

In the hands of a good pilot and employing energy fighting tactics this aircraft can outfly and outmanoeuvre most of the prop planes it faces even at higher battle ratings during up-tier situations due to its low energy loss in turns, high acceleration, high sustained climb rate and low stall speed. It is slower than the later model 109s but it has a better turn rate. The Bf 109 can fly very well at the deck and at high altitude making it a complete energy fighter.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 6,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 641 624 11600 20.0 20.7 16.4 16.4 363
Upgraded 691 665 18.1 19.0 24.6 20.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
790 360 437 408 260 ~13 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 450 < 390 < 450 > 715

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural790 km/h
Gear360 km/h

The Bf 109 F-4, although a small plane, is a sturdy plane that can survive a lot of damage and retain much of its manoeuvrability when damaged. Its self-sealing fuel tanks increase the chance to put out a fire.

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
AB689 Sl icon.png
RB3 022 Sl icon.png
SB2 411 Sl icon.png
Crew training10 000 Sl icon.png
Experts165 000 Sl icon.png
Aces590 Ge icon.png
Research Aces710 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
Talisman.png 2 × 70 / 190 / 350 % Sl icon.png
Talisman.png 2 × 148 / 148 / 148 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Mods napalm fire bomb.png
Flamm C 250
Mods ammo.png
mg_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
SC 50
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods gunpods.png
R1 modification
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
mg17_new_gun
Mods pilon bomb.png
SC 250
Mods ammo.png
mg15115_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
mg15120_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
mg15115_new_gun
Mods weapon.png
mg15120_new_gun

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 120 mm MG 151 cannon
Ammunition200 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Weapon 22 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun
Ammunition1 000 rounds
Fire rate1 200 shots/min
Main articles: MG 151 (20 mm), MG 17 (7.92 mm)

The Bf 109 F-4 (Italy) is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg)
  • 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (4)
Setup 14 x 50 kg SC50JA bomb
Setup 21 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb
Setup 31 x Flam C 250 incendiary bomb
Setup 42 x 15 mm MG 151 cannon (secondary) (ammunition: 250 rounds)
Main articles: SC50JA (50 kg), Flam C 250 incendiary, SC250JA (250 kg), MG 151 (15 mm)

The Bf 109 F-4 (Italy) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
  • 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
  • 1 x Flam C 250 incendiary bomb
  • 2 x 15 mm MG 151 cannons (125 rpg = 250 total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Nimble, compared to Soviet and American counterparts
  • The 20 mm Minengeschoß shells are lethal because of their high explosive mass
  • Very good climb rate, possibly as good as a Spitfire or a maxed-out P-39 Airacobra
  • Good sustained turn
  • Faster than most opponents, such as the Spitfire Mk V, Yak-3, and La-5, especially at altitude
  • Good performance at medium altitudes
  • Better than the F-4 tropical variant due to engine power
  • The 15 mm cannons have quite high penetration with the armoured targets belt. They are very effective against soft ground targets
  • All weaponry mounted in the nose, allowing easy aiming without having to worry about convergence
  • Flaps tighten turn radius significantly, can win duels against most planes that aren't turnfighters
  • Access to incendiary bombs

Cons:

  • Engine overheats quickly
  • Additional armament reduces flight performance, especially critical in a dogfight
  • Poor cockpit visibility in Simulator mode due to numerous canopy frames and razorback, greatly limiting the all-round view
  • Prone to catching fire when chasing bombers
  • Gun pods can't load stealth belts, thus giving the user away in a surprise attack
  • Turns sluggishly at speeds under 190 km/h
  • Priority target when in Arcade mode due to its reputation of destroying planes with ease, especially when equipped with MG 151/15 gun pods in addition to the offensive armament of MG 17 machine guns and an MG 151/20 cannon, experienced players will often try to eliminate the Bf 109 F-4 as soon as possible.
  • Gun pods have low ammo count, compared to the 20 mm MG 151 gun pods accessible to the G-2 variant
  • In Simulator mode the huge engine torque causes severe turning when taking off which can lead to a crash
  • Flaps deploy and retract slowly, requires practice to use well

History

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Media

Skins
Videos
Battle Pass: Royal Guard discusses the Bf 109 F-4 (Italy) at 01:40 - War Thunder Official Channel
BF-109 F-4 (Battle Pass): A Basic Review - Tims Variety

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


Bavarian Aircraft Corporation (BFW*)
Bf 109  Flegel's Bf 109 A · Bf 109 B-1 · Bf 109 C-1 · Bf 109 C-1 · Bf 109 E-1 · Bf 109 E-3 · Bf 109 E-4 · Bf 109 E-7/U2
  Bf 109 F-1 · Bf 109 F-2 · Bf 109 F-4 · Bf 109 F-4/trop · Bf 109 G-2/trop · Bf 109 G-6 · Bf 109 K-4 · Bf 109 G-10 · Bf 109 G-14 · Bf 109 Z-1
Bf 110  Bf 110 C-6 · Bf 110 C-7 · Bf 110 F-2 · Bf 110 G-2 · Bf 110 G-4
Me 410  Me 410 A-1 · Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 A-1/U4 · Me 410 B-1 · Me 410 B-1/U2 · Me 410 B-2/U4 · Me 410 B-6/R3
Bombers  Me 264
Jet Fighters  Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 · Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a · Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b
Export  ▅Bf 109 E-7 · ▄Bf 109 G-14/AS · ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · Bf 109 G-2 · ▄Bf 109 G-2 · ▄Bf 109 G-6 · ▄Bf 109 G-6 Erla · ◐Bf 110 G-4
Captured  ▃Bf 109 F-4
  * BFW was later renamed Messerschmitt Aktiengesellschaft (AG) on 11 July 1938. All aircraft currently in production at this time retained the designation Bf while those developed after this date had the designation Me.

Italy fighters
Fiat  CR.32 · CR.32 bis · CR.32 quater · CR.42 · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN
  G.50 serie 2 · G.50 AS serie 7
  G.55 sottoserie 0 · G.55 serie 1 · G.55S · G.56
Reggiane  Re.2000 G.A. · Re.2000 serie 1
  Re.2001 serie 1 · Re.2001 gruppo 22 · Re.2001 CB · Re.2001 CN
  Re.2002 Early
  Re.2005 serie 0
Macchi  C. 200 serie 3 · C. 200 serie 7
  C. 202 · C. 202D · C. 202EC
  C. 205 serie 1 · C. 205 serie 3 · C. 205N2
IMAM  Ro.44
  Foreign:
Germany  ▄Bf 109 G-14/AS
USA  ▄P-47D-30
Britain  ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop
Hungary  ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · ◔Yak-9P
Romania  He 112 B-1/U2 · IAR-81C

Italy premium aircraft
Fighters  CR.32 bis · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · He 112 B-1/U2 · Re.2001 gruppo 22
  C. 202D · IAR-81C · ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · G.55S
Jet fighters  Ariete · G.91 R/4 · ▄F-104S TAF
Strike aircraft  ◐Bf 110 G-4 · Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) · Ro.57 Quadriarma
  AMX A-1A

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