BF 110

I’ll keep trying to start discussion…

Here’s is something else I’m curious about regarding the 110……..maximum speed. It seems you often see the quoted value for the Bf-110C (not sure which specific mark, but I’m assuming the C-4) as around 348 mph, then for the Bf-110G I’ve seen anything from 370 down to around 340 (I’m assuming the later is the G-4 with radar equipment?).

Any ideas on the D,E,F?

I realize maximum speed is a product of many different variables, but I’m just curious as to what could possibly be exerted out of a well maintained 110 during the war years.

Anyone?

Thanks for the information!

Would it be accurate to state then that the Bf-110E & Bf 110F were intended as fighter-bombers (the F simply being an improved E with more load carrying capability?)

Also, what was the original intent of the G? I know it’s mostly associated with the night-fighter mission (Bf 110G-4), but was it just an evolved F originally?

I’m looking into getting the Ian Allan Classic Publications book on the C/D/E models. That would probably teach me a great deal about them!

Oh and was the MG81Z twin-gun mount exclusive to the G model or did the E and/or F have it?

The fixed armament was pretty much standard from the B – F series with the 4 x MG17 and the 2 x MGFF cannon. The E series had additional bomb racks on the wings and the F series also could carry Rüstsatz modification packs with an assortment of either extra fuel or armament capabilities. The fixed armament only really changed with the Bf110G-2 with the 4 x MG17 but instead of the MGFF it had MG151/20.

Off the top of my head….it was one of the most numerous night-fighters, longer range patrol/attack aircraft and heavy gun platform for taking on the allied bomber stream. But it was very vulnerable to allied fighter aircraft, just could not maneuver or outrun them!

Hey Chris, what sort of rolls could take a Me 110? Have been trolling my way through the Flight archives! Could not get into the October 1940 issue which has a report on the Me 110 but could enter November 1940 for the He 111.
I shall quote verbatim on the landing speed ‘ It’s landing speed, whilst not low, is not so high as to be difficult.’ Maybe nobody wanted actual figures during the war!
Captain Eric Brown covered most WW2 aircraft in his books, could he have such info?
Ray

Went through all my books and did not find this info either. Must be a secret! 😉 I searched the internet as well to no avail!?! One of the directions I searched was the “captured” flight trials. These often have good information. No luck. There were very many variations of weight, drag, power, all of which will change take off and landing distances. Don’t know what to tell you.

The 110 is a much maligned aircraft. I believe it was more a matter of how it was used and the rolls it was forced into. If the Beaufighter was sent into action as a dogfighter it would not have faired too well either!

BF 110

Thank you. I dont know why this is quite so tricky. I know the type went through from 1936 – 1945 with different engines etc but I have yet to see any literatiur ewhich covers the subject.

It might sound like a strange suggestion, but i have often used MS flightsim to get an idea of aircraft performance.

All the official aircraft and the official packages, have been designed to have realistic performance. Some of the better amateur aircraft are also pretty realistic.

I would find a good Bf-110 and use the GPS to gauge the run. In case you don’t have MS, maybe someone here can test if for you.

I think it could give you an idea about the Bf-110, if you can find a good model.

John
Not much of a responce so far to your question which is unusual on this forum. And I dont know either.
I looked at various publications and could find nothing, and for that matter I cannot find any runway performance data on similar types such as the Beaufighter(never realised how close they were in weight).
It may be that the figures are so variable due to aircraft weight, runway surface, height above sea level, humidity, the pilots handling ability, the state of the aircraft etc.

Richard