Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 by Design Team Daedalus
Unit: 6./JG 53 1940, France
Pilot: Oblt Heinz Bretnutz
To improve the performance of the Bf 109E, the last two real prototypes (V16 and V17) were constructed. These received some structural improvements and more powerful armament. Both were the basis of the Bf 109 E-3 version. The E-3 was armed with the two MG 17s above the engine and one MG FF cannon in each wing. Some units began receiving the E-3 by September 1939. A total of 1,276 E-3 were built, including 83 E-3a export versions.
There were many small differences between individual E-3s because the E-3 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc.
So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft had no pilot head armor but was fitted with a rear view mirror on top of the windscreen frame.
Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.
Unit: 6./JG 53 1940, France
Pilot: Oblt Heinz Bretnutz
To improve the performance of the Bf 109E, the last two real prototypes (V16 and V17) were constructed. These received some structural improvements and more powerful armament. Both were the basis of the Bf 109 E-3 version. The E-3 was armed with the two MG 17s above the engine and one MG FF cannon in each wing. Some units began receiving the E-3 by September 1939. A total of 1,276 E-3 were built, including 83 E-3a export versions.
There were many small differences between individual E-3s because the E-3 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc.
So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft had no pilot head armor but was fitted with a rear view mirror on top of the windscreen frame.
Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.
