
Messerschmidt Bf110G-2/R5:

The Bf110G-2/R5 was a late model of the relatively unsuccessful
series of heavy fighters that the Germans employed during the war.
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-2/R5
incorporated the changes previously introduced to the plane
by the R1, R2, R3 "rutzsatze" (field conversions). These introduced
a larger methanol-water tank at the sacrifice of the radio
operator's position between the pilot and rear gunner. The extra
weight penalized the Bf110 heavily. The other changes 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. The Bf110G-2 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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