Double trouble

[dodgy-alan 1,587]

This experimental aircraft was essentially two Bf 109F airframes (together with outer wing panels) joined together by means of a new wing, and new tail section. In the preproduction model, the right fuselage cockpit was faired over and the pilot flew the aircraft from the left side fuselage. Four variants of this aircraft were proposed, one an interceptor armed with five 30 mm (1.18 in) cannons, and up to a 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) bomb load, the second a fighter bomber version, armed with two MK 108 cannons and up to two 2,200 lb. bombs. Both airframes were to be powered by the DB605 engine. A third and fourth were designed on paper and would be similar to the first two airframes but powered by Jumo 213 engines. Only one Bf 109Z was built, and it was never flown, having been damaged in an Allied bombing raid while in hangar and the project was permanently abandoned in 1944

 

 

 

 

 

Model is freeware and available here:  109z-1.zip 

Thanks for viewing

 

[Mistwalker 3]

A very interesting aircraft, Alan. A nice history lesson, too.

[brett 2,315]

Those crazy designers will try anything.   Thanks for the looksee Alan.

[jaydor 345]

Thank you Alan, very informative also.. 

[mutley 4,498]

It must have been wierd flying that think stuck over to the left.

Nice post Al

[jankees 917]

funnily enough, the Americans did the same with the Mustang, resulting in the P-82, which was succesfull

[hurricanemk1c 195]

It is strange to fly and fight in, as the model is a version in IL-2 1946. Great shots there Alan!