Unit: 2./JG21 "Black 11," Unit unknown
Pilot: Unknown
To improve on the performance afforded by the 690 hp Jumo 210 of the earlier Bf 109 versions, the larger, longer 1080 hp Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine was used. As a consequence, the nose, cooling system, and wings had to be redesigned resulting in the classic Bf 109 series. In late 1938, the Bf 109E entered production. It entered general service with the Luftwaffe in the spring of 1939. A total of 1,183 E-1 were built, 110 of them were E-1/B fighter bomber versions.
There were many small differences between individual E-1s because the E-1 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard was lightly armed with two 7.92mm MG17s above the engine and two in the wings and had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc., but changing the wing MG17 armament required new different wings.
So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft sports the oldest camouflage scheme used on the E-1.
By the time the later Bf 109E-4 and Bf 109E-7 marks were equipping the Jagdgeschwaders a program was initiated to withdraw and remanufacture the surviving E-1s to either full E-4 or E-7 standard.
Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.
USS_Maryland_1941_LOD, which has the 3 inch and 0.5 inch AA guns armed.
USS_WestVirginia_1941_LOD, which has the 3 inch and 0.5 inch AA guns armed.
There are two .dp files for each ship:
USS_Maryland_1941_LOD, which has the 3 inch and 0.5 inch AA guns armed.
USS_Maryland_1941_LOD_No Guns, which only has the 0.5 inch AA guns armed.
USS_WestVirginia_1941_LOD, which has the 3 inch and 0.5 inch AA guns armed.
USS_WestVirginia_1941_LOD_No Guns, which only has the 0.5 inch AA guns armed.
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Install:
Follow the prompts in the install wizard and the FDG2 SBD pack will be automatically installed into FS9 for you. If you wish to do a manual install, please point the installer towards a temporary folder and unpack the contents. You can then places the files into the proper location at your own discretion.
Uninstall:
No uninstall program is included with this software. To uninstall, find the FDG2_SBD_uninstall.log file located in the [FS_Root]\Aircraft\FDG2_SBD-5_Dauntless folder. This contains a list of all the files installed and their locations. Delete the listed files and the plane is uninstalled. Some of the CFS1, CFS2, and FS2000/FS2002 default gauges are included with this install. Other planes in your library may need these gauges, so it is recommended that you do not delete these gauges without backing them up first.
Our thanks go out to everyone who contributed to the creation and testing of this set. We couldn't have done it without ya!
Copyright Info:
This package is "donation-ware". That is, our work and the small fee charged for it go to support server costs for www.sim-outhouse.com. No parts may be used for or included in other works, or files altered for this plane or other planes without written permission from the authors. You may make a copy of these files for your own personal backup, but you may not share them or the registration password with another person or upload it to any site other than donationware.net.
New skins can be done without permission, but only the skins may be uploaded. You must call them "repaints". Except for the texture files, no files in this package may be altered, including the readme.txt and any other documentation! This plane is NOT to be uploaded to any site other than www.donationware.net. Although we have done extensive testing, you use this product at your own risk!
We accept no liability, real or implied, under any circumstance.
Thank You,
Fightertown Design Group 2
Anthony Sullenger, Mike Wagner, & Lobo de Silva
And of course the rest of the donationware contributors too.
Gary20, MCDesigns, Krazy, Henry, Fliger747, Sandydog, Jagdflieger, Panther, Lawdog, oldwheat, and anyone we're forgetting.
To improve the performance of the Bf 109E, the last two real prototypes (V16 and V17) were constructed. These received some structural improvements and more powerful armament. Both were the basis of the Bf 109 E-3 version. The E-3 was armed with the two MG 17s above the engine and one MG FF cannon in each wing. Some units began receiving the E-3 by September 1939. A total of 1,276 E-3 were built, including 83 E-3a export versions.
There were many small differences between individual E-3s because the E-3 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc.
So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft was modified with flat plate and curved top pilot head armor, an armored glass windscreen and rear view mirror.
Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.
Unit: Reparto Sperimentale G.50, Aviazione Legionaria, Escalona Spain May 1939
The FIAT G.50 Freccia (Freccia means Arrow in English) was first flown in February 1937. The G.50 was Italy's first single-seat, all-metal monoplane with an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear to go into production. Pilots disliked the sliding cockpit canopy, which was not easy to open quickly. So, in later production series, an open cockpit was adopted.
The first series I aircraft were delivered to the Regia Aeronautica in 1938. An experimental unit, the Reparto Sperimentale G.50, was formed for operational evaluation of the G.50. In January 1939, the unit flew to Spain with 12 G.50's. For some reason, none of the aircraft had landing gear doors. By that time, most of the air war there was finished and the G.50s never met enemy aircraft. Very maneuverable, it was one of the best fighters during the Spanish Civil War. But by the time World War II began it was becoming obsolescent, being too slow because it was underpowered and underarmed with only two Breda-SAFAT 12,7mm machine guns.
Credits: Captain Kurt:
Aircraft model, VC, paint textures, aircraft flight files, and .dp.
Kelticheart: Prop blurred texture.
Gauges, as far as I know, credit goes to kelticheart, mvg3d, Chalachew, Beepee, and Gius for their WWII Italian gauges.
The panel, much modified, is based on an IL-2 panel.
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