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{{About
 
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| link = Bf 109 (Family)
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_Bf109G14.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_Bf109G14.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
  
 
Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilized as an energy fighter/ Boom and Zoomer. While it's fairly more manoeuvrable than other Bf 109's, it's increased agility should be used for maintaining high speed and energy than dog fighting, which even the G-14 is only passable at best. Due to its excellent energy retention and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to put overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.
 
Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilized as an energy fighter/ Boom and Zoomer. While it's fairly more manoeuvrable than other Bf 109's, it's increased agility should be used for maintaining high speed and energy than dog fighting, which even the G-14 is only passable at best. Due to its excellent energy retention and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to put overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.
  
When it comes to selecting armament, it is largely dependent on the role the pilot intends to fulfil. Equipping bombs should generally only be considered as a last resort or when air cover is sufficient to facilitate tactical bombing. The very potent 30 mm cannon and gun pods should generally only be done if there is a significant threat from enemy bombers and heavy fighters. Keep in mind that while the 30 mm shells pack a high explosive filling, their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient results in a slow and fairly inaccurate shell. If chasing after enemy fighters, with a minimal profile exposed, it is not unusual to see 30 mm shells doing minimal damage to wings due to not detonating. Ideally, the 30 mm should only be fired against large frame aircraft from angles at which they expose the most of the plane's frame to ensure a detonation within the airframe. Keep also in mind that the Mk 108 only carries 65 rounds of ammo for the centre-mounted cannon, and 35 per gun pod, making trigger pulls very costly (especially considering its fire rate). As for belt selections for the Mk 108, it should generally be anything but the default belt due to the higher content of minegeschoßshells, beyond that it is personal preference since the difference is only cosmetic.
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When it comes to selecting armament, it is largely dependent on the role the pilot intends to fulfil. Equipping bombs should generally only be considered as a last resort or when air cover is sufficient to facilitate tactical bombing. The very potent 30 mm cannon and gun pods should generally only be done if there is a significant threat from enemy bombers and heavy fighters. Keep in mind that while the 30 mm shells pack a high explosive filling, their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient results in a slow and fairly inaccurate shell. If chasing after enemy fighters, with a minimal profile exposed, it is not unusual to see 30 mm shells doing minimal damage to wings due to not detonating. Ideally, the 30 mm should only be fired against large frame aircraft from angles at which they expose the most of the plane's frame to ensure a detonation within the airframe. Keep also in mind that the Mk 108 only carries 65 rounds of ammo for the centre-mounted cannon, and 35 per gun pod, making trigger pulls very costly (especially considering its fire rate). As for belt selections for the Mk 108, it should generally be anything but the default belt due to the higher content of minegeschoß shells, beyond that it is personal preference since the difference is only cosmetic.
  
Adding the twin 20 mm MG 151 gun pods will substantially increase the G-14's fighting potential and longevity against other enemy fighters, due to carrying a total of 250 extra rounds. Additionally, the 20 mm's ballistic trajectory is very similar to the 13 mm machine guns, allowing for firing both weapons simultaneously at an enemy target. However keep in mind that the gun pods will run out of ammunition faster than the centre-mounted one, so if it happens, it is usually a good indication of when it is time to head back to reload, as not much ammo will usually remain in the centre mounted one afterwards. As for belts, it should generally be stealth or air targets, since every other belt option either sacrifices explosive content and contains more tracer rounds in exchange for better ground attack capabilities which are very poor even with the armoured targets belt.  
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Adding the twin 20 mm MG 151 gun pods will substantially increase the G-14's fighting potential and longevity against other enemy fighters, due to carrying a total of 250 extra rounds. Additionally, the 20 mm's ballistic trajectory is very similar to the 13 mm machine guns, allowing for firing both weapons simultaneously at an enemy target. However keep in mind that the gun pods will run out of ammunition faster than the centre-mounted one, so if it happens, it is usually a good indication of when it is time to head back to reload, as not much ammo will usually remain in the centre mounted one afterwards. As for belts, it should generally be stealth or air targets, since every other belt option either sacrifices explosive content and contains more tracer rounds in exchange for better ground attack capabilities which are very poor even with the armoured targets belt.
  
 
Finally, keep in mind it is possible to carry both 13 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm weaponry, however, due to the 30 mm's aforementioned poor ballistic properties, it should be mapped to fire on a different button. Also remember that while gun pods can be swapped while on the airfield in game, the centre-mounted cannon '''can't''' and can only be changed from the hangar.
 
Finally, keep in mind it is possible to carry both 13 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm weaponry, however, due to the 30 mm's aforementioned poor ballistic properties, it should be mapped to fire on a different button. Also remember that while gun pods can be swapped while on the airfield in game, the centre-mounted cannon '''can't''' and can only be changed from the hangar.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,500 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,500 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! AB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
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| 640 || 621 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.2 || 22.1 || 16.4 || 16.4 || 325
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,500 m)
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
 
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|-
! AB
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! Stock
! RB
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| 642 || 619 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.2 || 22.0 || 16.3 || 16.3 || rowspan="2" | 325
! AB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
| 693 || 674 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.1 || 20.0 || 20.0 || 20.0 || 325
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! Upgraded
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| 712 || 674 || 19.5 || 20.0 || 29.7 || 21.8
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
====Details====
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==== Details ====
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|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
! Take-off flap
 
! Landing flap
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 460 || 460 || 260 || ~13 || ~6
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 460 || 460 || 260 || ~12 || ~6
 
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|-
 
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
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| < 390 || < 390 || < 470 || > 250
 
| < 390 || < 390 || < 470 || > 250
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 7,800 m || 1,110 hp || 1,536 hp  
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| 7,800 m || 1,110 hp || 1,536 hp
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 60 mm Bulletproof glass in front and rear of the cockpit.
 
* 60 mm Bulletproof glass in front and rear of the cockpit.
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 131 (13 mm)}}
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{{main|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 131 (13 mm)}}
  
The Bf 109 G-14 is armed with:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
* A choice between a 20 mm MG 151 or a 30 mm MK 108:
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* A choice between two presets:
** 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg)
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** 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg) + 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
** 1 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon, nose-mounted (65 rpg)
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** 1 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon, nose-mounted (65 rpg) + 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
* 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151/20 (20 mm)}}
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{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)}}
  
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following external ordinances:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
 
* Without load
 
* Without load
* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (250 kg total)
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* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
* 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon, wing-mounted (35 rpg = 70 total)
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* 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (35 rpg = 70 total)
* 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, wing-mounted (135 rpg = 270 total)
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* 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (135 rpg = 270 total)
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Bf 109 G-14 is similar to the other 109's in term of playstyle, having a few tweaked upgrades making it better than its predecessors and a smiliar ability like the [[Bf 109 G-10]] to change its 20mm nose cannon for a 30mm one makes it have a different range of possibility to use the G-14 compared to the other 109's. The [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]] are dedicated fighters but can but used in alot of roles in battles ranging from fighter role to bomber role, even though it got limited options on the later choice it can be proven useful at them all.
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The Bf 109 G-14 is similar to the other 109's in terms of playstyle, having a few tweaked upgrades making it better than its predecessors and a similar ability like the [[Bf 109 G-10]] to change its 20 mm nose cannon for a 30 mm one makes it have a different range of possibility to use the G-14 compared to the other 109's. The [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]] are dedicated fighters but can but used in a lot of roles in battles ranging from fighter role to bomber role, even though it got limited options on the latter choice it can be proven useful at them all.
  
The G-14 can either use a single [[MG 151 (20 mm)]] or [[MK 108 (30 mm)]] option when heading to battle, depending on what target is in mind, also being able to increase its firepower alot with either 2x extra 20mm or 30mm gun pods. But equipping these pods is trading speed and manueverbility for firepower, which can be great in certain situations but its a well paid off trade when doing hit and runs on enemy targets increasing the successfullness of destroying the enemy aircraft. Even though it excelles in a fighter role there is still enemy fighters to be aware of like [[P-51H-5-NA]], [[Spitfire F Mk 22]] and [[I-225]] which can in experienced hands prove lethal to the G-14.
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The G-14 can either use a single [[MG 151 (20 mm)]] or [[MK 108 (30 mm)]] option when heading to battle, depending on what target is in mind, also being able to increase its firepower a lot with either 2 x extra 20 mm or 30 mm gun pods. But equipping these pods is trading speed and manoeuvrability for firepower, which can be great in certain situations but its a well paid off trade when doing hit and runs on enemy targets increasing the successfullness of destroying the enemy aircraft. Even though it excelles in a fighter role there is still enemy fighters to be aware of like [[P-51H-5-NA]], [[Spitfire F Mk 22]] and [[I-225]] which can in experienced hands prove lethal to the G-14.
  
G-14 can also be equipped with a single 250kg bomb it can with accuracy drop on unsuspecting ground targets with high precision, making 109's efficent at close air support in ground battles. But can also be a huge benefit in destroying AI grounds during air matches incase friendly bombers or attackers are destroyed and there is only medium or heavy targets left which the 30mm or 20mm can't make a dent on. This is where the [[SC250JA (250 kg)]] come in handy and with an experienced player can become a deadly dive bomber both in air and ground battles.  
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G-14 can also be equipped with a single 250 kg bomb it can with accuracy drop on unsuspecting ground targets with high precision, making 109's efficient at close air support in ground battles. But can also be a huge benefit in destroying AI grounds during air matches in case friendly bombers or attackers are destroyed and there is only medium or heavy targets left which the 30 mm or 20 mm can't make a dent on. This is where the [[SC250JA (250 kg)]] come in handy and with an experienced player can become a deadly dive bomber both in air and ground battles.
  
===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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|-
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
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! Oil
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
! Water
 
! Type  
 
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
 
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tier
 
! Tier
! Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! Survivability
 
! Survivability
! Weaponry
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
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|-
 
| I
 
| I
| Fuselage Repair, Radiator
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| Fuselage repair
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| Radiator
| Offensive 13 mm, ETC 500/IXb I
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| Offensive 13 mm
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| ETC 500/IXb I
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|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
| New 13 mm MGs, MK 108 Cannon
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| New 13 mm MGs
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| MK 108 cannon
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|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
| Wing Repair, Engine
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| Wings repair
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| Engine
| Offensive 20 mm, Offensive 30 mm, R6 Modification
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| Offensive 20 mm
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| Offensive 30 mm
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| R6 modification
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
| New 20 mm Cannons, New 30 mm Cannons, R5 Modification
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| New 20 mm cannons
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| New 30 mm cannons
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| R5 modification
 
|-
 
|-
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Great dive speed
 
* Great dive speed
 
* Strong acceleration in straight line using WEP
 
* Strong acceleration in straight line using WEP
* Powerful and accurate armament of up to 3x20/30 mm cannons with mounted gondolas
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* Powerful and accurate armament of up to 3 x 20/30 mm cannons with mounted gondolas
 
* Additional 20/30 mm cannon gondolas don't impact performance that much
 
* Additional 20/30 mm cannon gondolas don't impact performance that much
 
* Fires Minengeschoß shells
 
* Fires Minengeschoß shells
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* Although plane has good accleration, its top speed is rather mediocre
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* Although plane has good acceleration, its top speed is rather mediocre
* Its performance drops sginificantly when WEP is off
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* Its performance drops significantly when WEP is off
* Not very manoeuvrable (compresses at high speeds and relatively high wing-loading hampers low speed maneuverability)
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* Not very manoeuvrable (compresses at high speeds and relatively high wing-loading hampers low speed manoeuvrability)
 
* Very bad compression
 
* Very bad compression
 
* The standard, single 20 mm armament is lacking vs. heavy armoured targets
 
* The standard, single 20 mm armament is lacking vs. heavy armoured targets
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* Cockpit visibility by far not as good as in the Fw 190s or most allied fighters
 
* Cockpit visibility by far not as good as in the Fw 190s or most allied fighters
 
* Needs all performance upgrades to shine
 
* Needs all performance upgrades to shine
* Outside of a single 250kg bomb, the G-14 does not have anything to attack armoured ground targets beyond armoured cars.
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* Outside of a single 250 kg bomb, the G-14 does not have anything to attack armoured ground targets beyond armoured cars.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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In 1943, the Bf 109 G-6 entered service, while its performance was less than stellar, its worth derived from the ability to be easily modified into dedicated fighter bomber, high altitude interceptor or reconnaissance. likewise, great care was taken to make sure the G6 could fit heavy armament for attacking bombers, which were beginning to appear in force over Germany, and the shortcoming of the Fw 190s at high altitude became increasingly apparent.
 
In 1943, the Bf 109 G-6 entered service, while its performance was less than stellar, its worth derived from the ability to be easily modified into dedicated fighter bomber, high altitude interceptor or reconnaissance. likewise, great care was taken to make sure the G6 could fit heavy armament for attacking bombers, which were beginning to appear in force over Germany, and the shortcoming of the Fw 190s at high altitude became increasingly apparent.
  
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
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''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
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;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 
;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
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* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
 
{{AirManufacturer BFW}}
 
{{AirManufacturer BFW}}
 
{{Germany fighters}}
 
{{Germany fighters}}

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This page is about the German fighter Bf 109 G-14. For other versions, see Bf 109 (Family).

Description

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The Bf 109 G-14 is a rank IV German fighter with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB), 5.3 (RB), and 5.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.47 "Big Guns".

Just like its predecessors, the G-14 should generally be utilized as an energy fighter/ Boom and Zoomer. While it's fairly more manoeuvrable than other Bf 109's, it's increased agility should be used for maintaining high speed and energy than dog fighting, which even the G-14 is only passable at best. Due to its excellent energy retention and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity to put overconfident pilots in vulnerable situations.

When it comes to selecting armament, it is largely dependent on the role the pilot intends to fulfil. Equipping bombs should generally only be considered as a last resort or when air cover is sufficient to facilitate tactical bombing. The very potent 30 mm cannon and gun pods should generally only be done if there is a significant threat from enemy bombers and heavy fighters. Keep in mind that while the 30 mm shells pack a high explosive filling, their muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient results in a slow and fairly inaccurate shell. If chasing after enemy fighters, with a minimal profile exposed, it is not unusual to see 30 mm shells doing minimal damage to wings due to not detonating. Ideally, the 30 mm should only be fired against large frame aircraft from angles at which they expose the most of the plane's frame to ensure a detonation within the airframe. Keep also in mind that the Mk 108 only carries 65 rounds of ammo for the centre-mounted cannon, and 35 per gun pod, making trigger pulls very costly (especially considering its fire rate). As for belt selections for the Mk 108, it should generally be anything but the default belt due to the higher content of minegeschoß shells, beyond that it is personal preference since the difference is only cosmetic.

Adding the twin 20 mm MG 151 gun pods will substantially increase the G-14's fighting potential and longevity against other enemy fighters, due to carrying a total of 250 extra rounds. Additionally, the 20 mm's ballistic trajectory is very similar to the 13 mm machine guns, allowing for firing both weapons simultaneously at an enemy target. However keep in mind that the gun pods will run out of ammunition faster than the centre-mounted one, so if it happens, it is usually a good indication of when it is time to head back to reload, as not much ammo will usually remain in the centre mounted one afterwards. As for belts, it should generally be stealth or air targets, since every other belt option either sacrifices explosive content and contains more tracer rounds in exchange for better ground attack capabilities which are very poor even with the armoured targets belt.

Finally, keep in mind it is possible to carry both 13 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm weaponry, however, due to the 30 mm's aforementioned poor ballistic properties, it should be mapped to fire on a different button. Also remember that while gun pods can be swapped while on the airfield in game, the centre-mounted cannon can't and can only be changed from the hangar.

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 5,500 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 642 619 11500 21.2 22.0 16.3 16.3 325
Upgraded 712 674 19.5 20.0 29.7 21.8

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 + -
790 360 460 460 260 ~12 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 390 < 390 < 470 > 250
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
7,800 m 1,110 hp 1,536 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 60 mm Bulletproof glass in front and rear of the cockpit.
  • 4-8 mm Steel plates on pilot seat.
  • 10 mm Steel plates around pilot's head.
  • 21 mm Steel plate on the rear of the fuel tank, with 4 mm plates surrounding it on other sides.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Bf 109 G-14 is armed with:

  • A choice between two presets:
    • 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg) + 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
    • 1 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon, nose-mounted (65 rpg) + 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)

Suspended armament

The Bf 109 G-14 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
  • 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (35 rpg = 70 total)
  • 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (135 rpg = 270 total)

Usage in battles

The Bf 109 G-14 is similar to the other 109's in terms of playstyle, having a few tweaked upgrades making it better than its predecessors and a similar ability like the Bf 109 G-10 to change its 20 mm nose cannon for a 30 mm one makes it have a different range of possibility to use the G-14 compared to the other 109's. The Bf 109 are dedicated fighters but can but used in a lot of roles in battles ranging from fighter role to bomber role, even though it got limited options on the latter choice it can be proven useful at them all.

The G-14 can either use a single MG 151 (20 mm) or MK 108 (30 mm) option when heading to battle, depending on what target is in mind, also being able to increase its firepower a lot with either 2 x extra 20 mm or 30 mm gun pods. But equipping these pods is trading speed and manoeuvrability for firepower, which can be great in certain situations but its a well paid off trade when doing hit and runs on enemy targets increasing the successfullness of destroying the enemy aircraft. Even though it excelles in a fighter role there is still enemy fighters to be aware of like P-51H-5-NA, Spitfire F Mk 22 and I-225 which can in experienced hands prove lethal to the G-14.

G-14 can also be equipped with a single 250 kg bomb it can with accuracy drop on unsuspecting ground targets with high precision, making 109's efficient at close air support in ground battles. But can also be a huge benefit in destroying AI grounds during air matches in case friendly bombers or attackers are destroyed and there is only medium or heavy targets left which the 30 mm or 20 mm can't make a dent on. This is where the SC250JA (250 kg) come in handy and with an experienced player can become a deadly dive bomber both in air and ground battles.

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

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 13 mm ETC 500/IXb I
II Compressor Airframe New 13 mm MGs MK 108 cannon
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 20 mm Offensive 30 mm R6 modification
IV Engine injection Cover New 20 mm cannons New 30 mm cannons R5 modification

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Outstandingly high climb rate
  • Great dive speed
  • Strong acceleration in straight line using WEP
  • Powerful and accurate armament of up to 3 x 20/30 mm cannons with mounted gondolas
  • Additional 20/30 mm cannon gondolas don't impact performance that much
  • Fires Minengeschoß shells
  • In comparison to the G6, improved all around performance due to lighter weight while retaining same engine
  • In comparison to the G2 good rear visibility
  • The most manoeuvrable rank IV Bf 109 in War Thunder, due to its lower wing-loading
  • Outstanding energy retention

Cons:

  • Although plane has good acceleration, its top speed is rather mediocre
  • Its performance drops significantly when WEP is off
  • Not very manoeuvrable (compresses at high speeds and relatively high wing-loading hampers low speed manoeuvrability)
  • Very bad compression
  • The standard, single 20 mm armament is lacking vs. heavy armoured targets
  • Belt options for the 20 mm MG151 outside of stealth or air targets serve little purpose
  • 30 mm Mk 108 cannons are ill-suited for anything but attacking bombers
  • The RIP Speed is @ 790 kph which makes power dives impossible
  • Many allied aircraft are faster in a straight line
  • Relatively low ammo count
  • Cockpit visibility by far not as good as in the Fw 190s or most allied fighters
  • Needs all performance upgrades to shine
  • Outside of a single 250 kg bomb, the G-14 does not have anything to attack armoured ground targets beyond armoured cars.

History

In 1943, the Bf 109 G-6 entered service, while its performance was less than stellar, its worth derived from the ability to be easily modified into dedicated fighter bomber, high altitude interceptor or reconnaissance. likewise, great care was taken to make sure the G6 could fit heavy armament for attacking bombers, which were beginning to appear in force over Germany, and the shortcoming of the Fw 190s at high altitude became increasingly apparent.

In 1944, the RLM, wishing to standardize fighter production, approved the Bf 109 G-14, which essentially a standardized version of the 109, with all improvements found on late production G-6's, including an enlarged vertical tail surface, a new canopy and Flettner tabs, for better control at higher speeds. to easy construction, it had a non-retracting tail wheel, and the distinctive bulges on the upper cowling, which housed the breechblocks of the machine guns.

In addition, the new G-14 was fitted with a DB605ASM engine. itself a heavily modified engine also used in the early G-6. It features water-methanol injection and an enlarged supercharger which is taken directly off a DB506, meaning the engine has better performance at high altitude, while conversely, it has less output at lower altitudes.

Serving alongside the 109 G-10 and K-4 in the later stages of the war, it proved to be a less than stellar performer, being outperformed by the newest types the Western Allies brought into service. However, it performed admirably in its role, and with a good pilot, was more than a match for the large majority of the Allied aircraft.

Media

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See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

External links

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