BF 109E-3, III/JG 52, France, August 1940, 1/48 Die Cast Model - HA8723
Features
- Model is approximately 7.5" long with a 8.25" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening Canopy
- Display stand included
- Rotating Propeller
The Bf 109E-3, also known as the "Emil," was a key variant of the Messerschmitt Bf 109, one of the most iconic fighters of World War II. Introduced in 1940, the Bf 109E-3 was powered by a Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine, giving it a top speed of around 350 mph. Equipped with a 20mm cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns, it excelled in both air superiority and ground attack roles. The "Emil" was widely used during the Battle of Britain, where it proved to be a formidable adversary. Its agility, firepower, and versatility made it one of the Luftwaffe's most successful fighters.
