Messerschmitt Me. 109 Handling and Maneuverability Tests

摘要

Comprehensive handling and manoeuvrAn investigation of the fighting qualities of the Me. 109 included dog fights with Hurricanes and Spitfires, measurement of aileron forces and times to bank at speeds up to 400 m.p.h., and an analysis of the turning performance of the aircraft. Pilots views on cockpit layout, comfort and view are given in an Appendix to the report ability tests were required on the Me. 109, for comparison with similar tests already made on other modern single-seater fighters6'7'8'9. The performance of a captured Me. 109 was measured in France2, and the aircraft then flown to England for these further tests.