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Aviation
Bf 109 E-4
II
Rank
AB
3.0
RB
3.0
SB
3.0
Battle rating
Germany
Game nation
Fighter
Main role
5,600
RP
Research
22,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The Bf 109 E-4 is a German fighter. It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm". The differences from its predecessor are little in quantity, though they have a drastic effect in-game. The E-4 is slightly heavier, but thanks to better surface polishing and a +150 hp WEP, it is faster than the E-3. The greatest advantage though is the installation of MG FF/M cannons with minengeschoße.

After having played both the E-1 and E-3, players will rejoice upon unlocking the E-4. While essentially the same plane, the E-4 overcomes the inadequate MG FF with MG FF/M, featuring the fantastic minengeschoße. With two wing-mounted MG FF/Ms with 60 rounds each, the plane has an even more deadly punch, attributed solely to the new thin-walled 20 mm HE shells. Fighting in the E-4 is essentially the same as with all E-frame 109s.

Remaining a great energy fighter against its historical opposition, the E-4 is somewhat troubled by the fact that it often faces mid-to-later-war planes such as the P-47D. To engage these, make sure you have a clear energy advantage; if attacked, fly defensively and attempt to bleed the enemy's speed while pulling them down. The Bf 109 E-4 is often regarded as a poor turner, a reputation coming from the fact that its main rival, the Spitfire, simply did it better. However, with combat flaps, the E-4 is a respectable turner able to out-turn most planes that outperform it in other ways. However, keep in mind that one of the changes from E-3 to E-4 increased the frame's weight. Flat turning should only be reserved for extreme situations.



Flight performance
Max speed
at 5,000 m 580543604558 km/h
Rate of Climb 17.814.122.414.1 m/s
Turn time 2122.720.122 s
Max altitude 11,000 m
Takeoff Run 390 m

Combat
flaps
Take-off
flaps
Landing
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 1 person
Gross weight 2.6 t
Engine Daimler-Benz DB-601N
Length 8.7 m
Wingspan 9.9 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 790 km/h
Mach Number Limit 1
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 280 km/h
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 320 km/h
Offensive armament
2 × 20 mm MG FF/M cannon
Ammunition 120 rounds
Fire rate 520 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
IT/HEI/APHE1918151033
IT/HEI/HEI/APHE1918151033
FI-T/HEI/HEI/FI-T/HEI/HEI/APHE1918151033
IT10105211
APHE/HEI/HEI/HEI/AP-I201710532
2 × 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun
Ammunition 2,000 rounds
Fire rate 1,200 shots/min

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
AP-T/AP-I/AI986300
AP-T/AP/AI/AP-I13127320
AP-T986300
AI/AP/AP/AP/AI13127320
Suspended armament
Setup 1 4 × 50 kg SC50JA bomb
Setup 2 250 kg SC250JA bomb
Setup 3 Flam C 250 incendiary bomb
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 631 → 799 SL
RB 1,321 → 1,672 SL
SB 1,832 → 2,319 SL
Crew training 6,300 SL
Experts 220,000 SL
Aces 250 GE
Research Aces 22,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
40 / 100 / 200 % SL
124 % RP
Total cost of modifications 10,340 RP
13,740 SL
Talisman cost 750 GE

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