Overview
The Messerschmitt Me 309 was a prototype German fighter, designed in the early years of World War II to replace the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Although the Me 309 incorporated a number of advanced features, its performance fell short of expectations, and numerous technical problems led to the cancellation of the project after only four prototypes had been built. The Me 309 was one of two failed Messerschmitt projects intended to replace the Bf 109, the other being the 1943 Me 209 project.
Specifications
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