Name: Eduard 1/72 Bf 109G-10 & G-14/AS Dual Combo Royal Class Edition
Brand: Eduard
SKU: EDU-R0022
Price: 89.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Description

The Bf 109G-10 and G-14/AS were late-war variants of the Messerschmitt Bf 109, one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of World War II.

The Bf 109G-10 was introduced in late 1944 as a high-performance version intended to standardize and streamline production amid Germany's increasingly desperate war effort. It was powered by the DB 605D engine, which provided enhanced speed and altitude capabilities, making it a formidable opponent against Allied aircraft. The G-10 was equipped with an MW 50 water-methanol injection system, boosting engine output and allowing it to achieve speeds of up to 426 mph (685 km/h). Its armament typically included a 30mm MK 108 cannon and two 13mm MG 131 machine guns, giving it substantial firepower.

The Bf 109G-14/AS was another variant aimed at maximizing high-altitude performance, introduced slightly earlier, in mid-1944. It was powered by the DB 605ASM engine, optimized for operations at higher altitudes where Allied bombers operated. The G-14/AS also featured a streamlined cowling and refined aerodynamics, which improved its speed and climb rate. While similar to the G-10 in many respects, the G-14/AS was often used by experienced Luftwaffe pilots in the defense of Germany during the final stages of the war.

Both variants played critical roles in the Luftwaffe's efforts to counter the overwhelming air superiority of the Allies, though they arrived too late to significantly alter the course of the conflict.

Including clear and PE parts, decals and painting mask, as well as resin components, Eduard's 1/72 scale Bf 109G-10 & G-14/AS Dual Combo Royal Class Edition model kit contains plastic sprues for two complete kits, from the Bf 109G-10 version produced in the Erla facory in Leipzig, or the Bf 109G-10 from Wiener Neustädter Fabrik, or the Bf 109G-10, or the Bf 109G-14/AS from the Messerschmitt factory in Regensburg.