
MESSERSCHMIDT Bf110G-4:
The Bf110G-4 was a late model of the relatively unsuccessful
series of heavy fighters that the Germans employed during the war,
and the first version specifically built to carry air intercept
radar. The Bf110 suffered from the lack of maneuverability and not
enough power throughout its production. The later models suffered
even more from more weight and drag inducing devices and despite
their uprated engines were marginal performers.  The Bf110G-4
incorporated the changes previously introduced to the plane
by the previous members of the G-series and had a number of field
conversions designed for it that were similar to the Rustsatze used
on the G-2 zerstorer. Rustsatz 1 included the use of the 37mm BK3,7
cannon, but its use necessitated the elimination of the two MG151
20mm cannon in the nose of the plane to house the ammunition for
the BK3,7 suspended below the fuselage in a wooden pod. Rustsatz 2
added a GM1 methanol-water injection system to boost engine power
temporarily, the tank being located between the pilot and the rear
gunner/radar operator. Rustsatz 3 replaced the normal 4 7.9mm MGs
with twin MK108 30mm cannon. The Bf110G-4 had Schrage Musik guns,
consisting of a pair of 20mm MG151 cannon fixed at an angle upward
of about 70 to 80 degrees. This weapon employed a devastating
munition round that had an explosive charge and it could knock a
four engine heavy bomber from the air with a mere 3 hits.
The top speed of this plane was only 348 mph clean and thus was an
easy prey for most Allied fighters. The plane was defended by a
rear gunner equipped with twin MG81Z machine guns. The MG151 cannon
were made an option on this plane along with the BK3,7 cannon. That
way you have the choice of the standard armament of 2x Mk 108 30mm
cannon and 2xMG151 cannon or the 2x Mk 108 30mm cannon and the
BK3,7.  Press <G><5> to use the Schrage Musik guns, and <G><2> to
access the rear gunner. This aircraft was designed by Keith
Heitmann.

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