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| − | + | The [[Bf 110 (Family)|Messerschmitt Bf 110]] was developed, starting in the second half of the 1930s, to provide the Luftwaffe with a twin-engine heavy fighter capable of long-range deployment and capable of performing multi-role missions of fighter, tactical bomber and close support. | |
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| + | The '''Bf 110''' entered service in 1939 and 1940 with the role of air support to German ground forces, escort fighter and strategic bomber, then around 1943 the '''Bf 110''' continued to fight and was used as a defense aircraft and interceptor. | ||
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| + | The Bf 110 had several variants including: | ||
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| + | * '''Bf 110 A''' | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 B''' | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 C''' ([[Bf 110 C-6]], [[Bf 110 C-7]]) | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 D''' | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 E''' | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 F''' ([[Bf 110 F-2|Bf 110 F-2)]] | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 G''' ([[Bf 110 G-2]], [[Bf 110 G-4]]) | ||
| + | * '''Bf 110 H''' | ||
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| + | The '''Messerschmitt Bf 110 G''' entered service in May 1942 and was characterized, compared to the previous versions, by the adoption of two 1,475 hp '''Daimler Benz DB 605 engines''' capable of allowing the aircraft to reach a speed of 595 km/h. In particular the G-4 version assumed the role of heavy night fighter with the task of stemming the Allied bombers' incursions in the skies over Germany. Heavily armed, thanks also to the possibility of installing a gun pod with two [[MK 108 (30 mm)|MK 108 30 mm]]. cannons, and equipped with a [[FuG 202|FuG 202 radar system]] optimized for night hunting, it became a valid adversary of the British [[Lancaster B Mk I|Lancaster]] bombers or the American [[B-17 (Family)|B-17]] "flying fortresses". | ||
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| + | '''Bf 110s''' were withdrawn from service at the end of World War II in 1945. | ||
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| + | === '''Hungary''' === | ||
| + | Hungarian Air Force in December 1944 received at least 6 '''Bf 110 G-4s''', later assigned to a night fighter squadron based at Veszprém, not much is known about their service. | ||
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| + | === Italy === | ||
| + | The Regia Aeronautica in July 18, 1942 requested Bf 110s from the Luftwaffe to defend Milan and northern cities from Allied bombers. But eventually it received some '''Bf 110 C-3s''' which were assigned to the 235a Squadriglia del 41°Stormo B.T., | ||
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| + | after the formation of the RSI, the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (ANR) received in the spring of 1944 two '''Bf 110 G-4/R3''' assigned then to the 170a Squadriglia caccia notturna. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 23:29, 28 August 2021
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Contents
Description
The ◐Bf 110 G-4 is a premium rank III Italian strike aircraft with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Raining Fire".
General info
Flight performance
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 6,200 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 569 | 552 | 10700 | 26.2 | 27.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 450 |
| Upgraded | 615 | 591 | 23.8 | 25.0 | 16.5 | 12.5 | ||
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 | + | - | ||
| 0 | 320 | 467 | 438 | 290 | ~12 | ~5 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 360 | < 350 | < 370 | > 715 |
Survivability and armour
- 5 mm steel underneath pilot
- 6 mm steel underneath gunner
- 6 mm steel above and below liquid cooling systems
- 6 mm steel in front of engines
- 8.5 mm steel in front of gunner (note that the gunner is rear-facing)
- 8.5 mm steel in front of radar equipment in cockpit
- 8.5 mm steel between radar antennae and nose-mounted cannon ammunition
- 10.5 mm steel beside and in front of pilot's controls
- 10.5 mm steel behind pilot's head
- 58 mm bulletproof glass in front of pilot
- Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wing)
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Bf 110 G-4 (Italy) is armed with:
- 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (128 rpg = 255 total)
- 2 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons, Schräge Musik-style in front of gunner (240 rpg = 480 total)
Suspended armament
The Bf 110 G-4 (Italy) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, belly-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total)
- 12 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons (600 kg total)
- 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons (500 kg total)
- 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons (500 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg SC500K bombs + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons (1,000 kg total)
- 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons (1,000 kg total)
- 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb + 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons (1,250 kg total)
- 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons
- 4 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons
- 4 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets + 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons
Defensive armament
The Bf 110 G-4 (Italy) is defended by:
- 2 x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine guns, dorsal turret (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Radars
The Bf 110 G-4 is equipped with a FuG 220 search radar, located in the nose of the aircraft; a control box which is part of the radar damage model is located behind the pilot.
| FuG 220 - Target Detection Radar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Detection Range |
Guaranteed Detection Range |
Max Azimuth Scan Angle |
Max Elevation Scan Angle |
| 5,000 m | 5,000 m | ±35° | -55°/+20° |
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:
- Great variety of payload options
- Very powerful armament
- Has Schräge Musik cannons
- Can carry powerful Wfr.Gr.21 rockets
- Can carry the large SC1000L2
- Has radar
Cons:
- Not very manoeuvrable
- Rockets are hard to aim (they fire in an upwards arc meaning you will have to fire them at ground targets while shallow diving)
- Extra crew member means more weight than other Bf 110s
History
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was developed, starting in the second half of the 1930s, to provide the Luftwaffe with a twin-engine heavy fighter capable of long-range deployment and capable of performing multi-role missions of fighter, tactical bomber and close support.
The Bf 110 entered service in 1939 and 1940 with the role of air support to German ground forces, escort fighter and strategic bomber, then around 1943 the Bf 110 continued to fight and was used as a defense aircraft and interceptor.
The Bf 110 had several variants including:
- Bf 110 A
- Bf 110 B
- Bf 110 C (Bf 110 C-6, Bf 110 C-7)
- Bf 110 D
- Bf 110 E
- Bf 110 F (Bf 110 F-2)
- Bf 110 G (Bf 110 G-2, Bf 110 G-4)
- Bf 110 H
The Messerschmitt Bf 110 G entered service in May 1942 and was characterized, compared to the previous versions, by the adoption of two 1,475 hp Daimler Benz DB 605 engines capable of allowing the aircraft to reach a speed of 595 km/h. In particular the G-4 version assumed the role of heavy night fighter with the task of stemming the Allied bombers' incursions in the skies over Germany. Heavily armed, thanks also to the possibility of installing a gun pod with two MK 108 30 mm. cannons, and equipped with a FuG 202 radar system optimized for night hunting, it became a valid adversary of the British Lancaster bombers or the American B-17 "flying fortresses".
Bf 110s were withdrawn from service at the end of World War II in 1945.
Hungary
Hungarian Air Force in December 1944 received at least 6 Bf 110 G-4s, later assigned to a night fighter squadron based at Veszprém, not much is known about their service.
Italy
The Regia Aeronautica in July 18, 1942 requested Bf 110s from the Luftwaffe to defend Milan and northern cities from Allied bombers. But eventually it received some Bf 110 C-3s which were assigned to the 235a Squadriglia del 41°Stormo B.T.,
after the formation of the RSI, the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana (ANR) received in the spring of 1944 two Bf 110 G-4/R3 assigned then to the 170a Squadriglia caccia notturna.
Media
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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
| Italy strike aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Ba.65 (K.14) L · Breda 88 (P.XI) · F.C.20 Bis · P.108A serie 2 | |
| Ro.57 Quadriarma · SM.91 · SM.92 | |
| Hungary | ◐Bf 110 G-4 · ◔IL-10 |
| Romania | Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) |
| 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 | |
