Bf 110 G-2
| This page is about the German twin-engine fighter Bf 110 G-2. For other versions, see Bf 110 (Family). |
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Description
The Bf 110 G-2 is a rank III German twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X".
General info
Flight performance
The Bf 110 G-2 is a textbook example of what classifies a twin-engined fighter. Positive capabilities of this aircraft include an outstanding turn time, menacing offensive armament, amazing acceleration and all-out straight-line speed. This aircraft is incredibly versatile due to the variety of offensive weapons which can be selected. Depending on the weapon loadout chosen, this twin-engine fighter can take on the roles of attacker, bomber and even bomber interceptor. Though the Bf 110 can take on fighters when the opportunity comes up or is necessary, caution must be taken as any single-engine fighter will likely out-turn the Bf 110 and manoeuvre into an attack position, effectively reversing roles.
When compared to its predecessors, the F2 and the C7, the G-2 is a noticeable upgrade in regards to both armament and flight performance. With the addition of the more powerful DB-605B engines, the G-2 has more power and responsive performance than the earlier versions. The G-2's offensive configuration consists of two 30 mm MK 108 cannons (same used on the Me 262s) and can be supplemented by two suspended 20 mm MG 151 cannons (same used on the Bf 109s) which come unlocked by default. This makes for a lethal combination and when compared to contemporaries such as the Beaufighter family of twin-engined aircraft, the G-2 clearly packs a more powerful punch.
The Bf 110 G-2 is considerably more manoeuvrable than contemporary twin-engine aircraft and if needed can outrun most, however, once the aircraft is outfitted with other than the default offensive armament and ordinance, its manoeuvrability becomes less effective and becomes an easier target for enemy aircraft.
The Bf 110 G-2 can effectively take on different roles, depending on the map played or the targets intended. Knowing the manoeuvrability challenges faced with selecting the various armament load-outs will help the G-2 pilot ensure to avoid areas of the map where they will be at a major disadvantage and ensure effective use of the ordinance on board.
| 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 | 573 | 558 | 11000 | 25.1 | 26.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 444 |
| Upgraded | 618 | 595 | 22.9 | 24.0 | 17.2 | 13.1 | ||
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 | + | - | ||
| 745 | 320 | 490 | 490 | 290 | ~12 | ~4 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 360 | < 350 | < 370 | > 715 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 5,650 m | 1,260 hp | 1,399 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 58 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
- 5.5 mm Steel plate under the pilot
- 8.5-10.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
- 5.5-6 mm Steel plate in front and below the liquid cooling system
- 6 mm Steel plate around the liquid cooling system in wings
- 8.5-10.5 mm Steel plates around MK 108 guns
- 6 mm Steel plate under defensive gunner
- 8.5 mm Steel plate in front of the defensive gunner
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Bf 110 G-2 is armed with:
- 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (120 rpg left + 135 rpg right = 255 total)
Suspended armament
The Bf 110 G-2 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total)
- 12 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) (600 kg total)
- 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) (500 kg total)
- 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) (500 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg SC500K bombs + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) (1,000 kg total)
- 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) (1,000 kg total)
- 1 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bomb + 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) (1,250 kg total)
- 1 x 37 mm BK 3.7 cannon, chin-mounted (66 rpg)
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, belly-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
- 4 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total)
- 4 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (400 rpg left + 350 rpg right = 750 total) + 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, belly-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
- 4 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets + 1 x 37 mm BK 3.7 cannon, chin-mounted (66 rpg)
Defensive armament
The Bf 110 G-2 is defended by:
- 2 x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine guns, dorsal turret (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
Usage in battles
Tank RB:
In tank RB, the Bf 110 G2 is a fantastic multipurpose plane, being able to carry various bombs, additional guns, rockets or nothing, allowing it to perform both ground pounding and air superiority fighting. For ground pounding, the most recommended setup is 2x 500 kg bombs with at least 1.5 second fuse. They are loaded on the fuselage and drop one by one, meaning that with accurate aiming, you can consistently get around 2 enemy targets easily. Dive at a target at no more than 45° (its elevator cannot effectively pitch the plane up in time, resulting in a crash. You must have seen lots of Bf 110s crashing) and gather speed up around 500 kph (if too fast, cut throttle). Zoom in on the target and when it is twice as big as the mouse cursor, place the target between the cursor and the cockpit, and release the bomb. For the 1x 250 kg + 1x 1000 kg setup, the aiming is similar, but place the target closer to the cursor for the 250 kg, and for the 1000 kg, closer to the cockpit. Once all bombs are out, zoom climb towards your airfield to gain altitude advantage (the average air spawn altitude seems to be around 1000m) and keep and eye on the enemy air spawn. Once an enemy plane spawns, you must decide if it is single engined or twin engined as fast as possible. You can force a head on, as your nose mounted cannons are decently effective at this. If the opponent is single engined, avoid turning too much and remain your speed. If necessary, use your tail gun and put a stray of 7.92mm bullets into it, but remember to use armored target belt to compensate for the small caliber. You can also target ground units, especially lightly armored SPAA / light tank / SPG.
Enemies worth noting:
Yak-2 KABB: Do not think that the Bf 110 G-2 can confidently out maneuver this plane just because it is twin-engined. The Yak-2 has an amazing turn rate for a heavy fighter, thus the Bf 110 G-2 must avoid turning with it, if not dogfighting with it in general. It bears a pair of ShVAK cannons that can easily damage vital parts like engine or cooling systems. It has green camo, greatly resembling an Me 410 but with an H-tail just like the Bf 110's.
ZSD63: Though it is hard to identify specific SPAA vehicles on the ground (especially when they are shooting tracers at the plane), if a ZSD63 is identified, avoid it at all costs and do not attempt head-ons with it, ever. It can easily snap a wing off by casually putting a short burst in the Bf 110 G-2's flight path. Don't even get close to it unless the Bf 110 G-2 is equipped with a bomb that it can use. Both the belts for the 30 mm Mk 108 and the shells in the add-on 37 mm BK 3.7 cannot effectively damage it as its hull is overall quite empty, causing your shells to do little to no damage. Some identifying features of the ZSD63 is its rather boxy and tall hull with a geometric turret sitting at the back, slightly similar to a Wirbelwind's. The firing manner is also distinctive: the sound and green tracers are very rapid, much like a buzz saw, but then it will remain silent for half a minute reloading. Note that an experienced ZSD player will hold its fire or shoot in single salvos with long halts between, making it look like that it's reloading.
F6F: this is a commonly seen allied fighter which also excels at CAS roles, therefore it is not a surprise to see a few of these in a tank RB match. After an F6F drops its payload, it becomes very threatening to the Bf-110 since it is a single engine fighter with superior maneuverbility and sufficient firepower. If you are out of bombs and see an F6F spawning in, gather altitude and BnZ it when it is diving at a ground target. If both of you spawned while carrying bombs, you can turn around and climb in the opposite direction (towards airfield, not frontline) to gain some altitude or to wait for friendly fighters. Pick on the F6F while it is dealing with your teammates. If, unfortunately, an F6F catches you while you are ground-pounding enemy ground targets, switch to gunner view and target carefully at its engine (still, you will not survive long in front of its 6x 12.7mm M2). Or if you have bombs left, drop to treetop altitude and release your bomb, the blast will hopefully damage or even destroy the chaser.
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:
- Twin 30 mm Mk 108 cannons as primary armament at all times in the nose of the aircraft
- Comes with a default twin 20 mm MG 151 secondary armament with a generous amount of ammo (375 RPG) mounted to the chin
- Replaces the single MG 15 rear gunner turret with a twin MG 81 mount
- Can mount an additional twin MG 151 on the belly of the aircraft for a total of 4 x MG 151's
- A wide variety of bombs and rocket options to carry in combination with gunpods
- Can mount a BK 3.7 cannon with either HEFI-T or HVAP-T shells (or both)
- Fastest Bf 110 variant with the highest rate of climb
- Like all 110's, the G2 is very sturdy and can survive a lot of punishment
- Can suit a lot of different play styles like bomber hunting, CAS, tank destroying, or opportunistic support fighter
- Good armor and cannons mean that this Bf 110 variant is a beast when attacking headon
Cons:
- Mk 108 cannons require significant leading in order to secure a hit, making them unsuitable against fast-moving players
- Still significantly slower and bulkier than any single-engine fighter it flies against
- The second, extra 20 mm MG 151 gunpod only carries 200 rounds between them, compared to the first MG 151 gun pod with a total of 750 rounds
- A big target and very easy to hit in a turn
- Rear facing MG has no gun depression thus cannot aim at opponents below the Bf 110
- In a dogfight a 110 will be picked apart by the horde of Allied seagulls
History
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Media
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See also
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- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| Germany twin-engine fighters | |
|---|---|
| Messerschmitt | Bf 109 Z-1 |
| Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 B-1/U2 | |
| Dornier | Do 17 Z-7 · Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2 |
| Focke-Wulf | Ta 154 A-1 |
| Junkers | Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J |
