Bf 109 E "Emil"

Bf 109 E-0	Bf 109 E-1	Bf 109 E-2	Bf 109 E-3	Bf 109 E-4
Bf 109 E-5	Bf 109 E-6/N	Bf 109 E-7	Bf 109 E-8	Bf 109 E-9

Bf 109 E-0:

based on:

Bf 109 V-15 and V-15a

alterations:

none

purpose:

fighter (preproduction)

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5680 pounds (2573 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 A (1100 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller

armament:

4 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (two above the engine, one in each wing)

assembly sets:

none

further comments:

- front testing
- 10 samples manufactured

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Bf 109 E-1:

based on:

Bf 109 E-0

alterations:

none

purpose:

fighter

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5680 pounds (2573 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 A (1100 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller

armament:

4 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (two above the engine, one in each wing)

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

FuG VIIa

subversions:

E-1 S:
fitted with an aircraft dinghy
E-1/B:
"Stuka and fighter" - fitted with the so called "So-3 Ausstattung", that meant preperations for installing a bomb rack (max. 500 kg) below the fuselage

further comments:

- first serial model of Bf 109 E
- serial production started at January 1939
- 1183 E-1 produced, including 110 E-1/B

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Bf 109 E-2:

not produced

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Bf 109 E-3:

based on:

Bf 109 E-1

alterations:

- improved engine
- improved fuselage
- stronger armour
- increased wing armament

purpose:

fighter

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5757 pounds (2608 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 Aa (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller

armament:

2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)
2 x 20 mm MG-FF (one in each wing)

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

FuG VIIa

subversions:

E-3a:
version for export - all secret equipments were not installed during production
E-3/B:
"Stuka and fighter" - fitted with the so called "So-3 Ausstattung", that meant preperations for installing a bomb rack (max. 500 kg) below the fuselage

further comments:

- serial production started at the end of 1939
- most produced Bf 109 E version
- at least 300 E-3a were exported

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Bf 109 E-4:

based on:

Bf 109 E-3

alterations:

- armor plate for the pilots head
- improved cockpit frame
- increased wing armament

purpose:

fighter

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5757 pounds (2608 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 Aa (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller

armament:

2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)
2 x 20 mm MG-FF M (one in each wing)

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

FuG VIIa

subversions:

E-4/B:
"Stuka and fighter" - fitted with the so called "So-3 Ausstattung", that meant preperations for installing a bomb rack (max. 500 kg) below the fuselage
E-4/N:
fitted with the new DB 601 N engine (1175 PS)
E-4/BN:
"Stuka and fighter" with DB 601 N engine

adaptions:

E-4/trop:

version for use in tropical areas: dust filter, carbine, water (see Assembly Sets)

further comments:

serial production in autumn 1940

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Bf 109 E-5:

based on:

Bf 109 E-1

alterations:

- reduced armament
- camera equipment

purpose:

short-range reconnaissance plane

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5757 pounds (2608 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 Aa (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller

armament:

2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

none

camera equipment:

Reihenbildgerät Rb 21/18 installed in the fuselage. 60 m film for ca 300 pictures in format 18x18 cm

further comments:

- first reconnaissance version of Bf 109
- small serial production

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Bf 109 E-6:

based on:

Bf 109 E-1

alterations:

- reduced armament
- camera equipment
- improved engine

purpose:

short-range reconnaissance plane

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5757 pounds (2608 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 N (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller

armament:

2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

none

camera equipment:

2 motorized HK 12,5/ 7x9 hand cameras installed in the fuselage. 60 m film for ca 60 pictures in format 7x9 cm

further comments:

small serial production

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Bf 109 E-7/N:

based on:

Bf 109 E-4/N

alterations:

rack for a drop tank

purpose:

fighter with increased range or fighter-bomber

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5757 pounds (2608 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 N (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

maximum range:

350 nm (650 km)

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

- adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller
- installations for either a 300-l drop tank
or an ETC 500 bomb rack

armament:

2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)
2 x 20 mm MG-FF M (one in each wing)
up to a 500 kg bombload

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

FuG VIIa

subversions:

E-7/N:
"fighter with increased range":
increased capacity for oxygen for flights in very high altitude
E-7/Z:
"fighter with increased range or fighter-bomber":
DB 601 N engine with GM 1-injection to increase the engines power for a short periode of time
(also as additional component)

adaptions:

E-7/U1:	armoured water cooler
E-7/U2:	special fighter-bomber armour and 400-l-SG-Behälter (=secured fuel tank)
E-7/U3:	reconnaissance plane with two RB 12,5/7x9 cameras (equal to E-6/N) and FuG 17
E-7/trop:	version for use in tropical areas: dust filter, carbine, water (see Assembly Sets)

further comments:

serial production since end 1940

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Bf 109 E-8:

based on:

Bf 109 E-1

alterations:

rack for a drop tank

purpose:

fighter with increased range or fighter-bomber

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5563 pounds (2520 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 Aa (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

- adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller
- installations for a 300-l drop tank

armament:

4 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (two above the engine, one in each wing)

assembly sets:

none

radio equipment:

FuG VIIa

further comments:

only 60 planes produced

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Bf 109 E-9:

based on:

Bf 109 E-8

alterations:

- reduced armament
- camera equipment

purpose:

reconnaissance plane with increased range

wing span:

32,5 ft (9,87 m)

length:

28,5 ft (8,64 m)

height:

8 ft (2,6 m)

aerodynamic area:

19,62 square yard (16,4 m²)

maximum take-off weight:

5563 pounds (2520 kg)

speed:

maximum (in 16404 ft = 5000 m):
maximum (in diving):
maximum (flaps out):
landing speed:

345 mph (555 km/h)
466 mph (750 km/h)
155 mph (250 km/h)
85 mph (135 km/h)

service ceiling:

33800 ft (10.300 m)

engine:

Daimler-Benz DB 601 Aa (1175 PS)

fuel consumption:

min. 260 l/h

smallest turning radius:

410 ft (125 m) near ground
750 ft (230 m) in 19700 ft (6000 m) altitude

equipment:

- adjustable VDM-3-blade-propeller
- installations for a 300-l drop tank

armament:

2 x 7,9 mm MG 17 (above the engine)

assembly sets:

none

camera equipment:

Reihenbildgerät Rb 50/30 mounted in the fuselage. 120 m film for about 380 pictures 30x30 cm

further comments:

only low numbers produced

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