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Academy #12321 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109-6/G-2 (JG27) The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is, together with the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire, one of the most recognised fighters of all time. First flown in 1935 and entering operational service with the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War in 1937, over 33000 airframes were manufactured in the 10 years it saw combat, making this aircaft one of the most produced fighters in history. It was operated by 15 countries and was produced in numerous variants and sub-variants.
The Bf 109G was the most produced variant of the Bf 109. It was fitted with a Daimler Benz DB 605 engine with an output of 1475hp. The Bf 109G-1 version was equipped with the DB 605A-1 engine of 1475hp, a GM-1 injector and a pressurised cockpit. The Bf 109G-2 was similar to the G-1, but without the pressurised cockpit. The Bf 109G-6 was the most important version of the Gustav, and the most produced too. It could be powered by a DB 605AM, AS or ASM engine. It was armed with two MG 131 13mm machineguns in the nose and one MG 151 20mm cannon firing through the nose cone. The G-6/U4 carried a single MK 108 30mm cannon firing through the nose cone, and the G-6/R6 variant carried the standard armament of a regular G-6, plus two MG 151 20mm machineguns on two underwing hardpoints, giving the aircraft the name of "Kanonenvogel."
