Speaking of "109" projects

[Warbirdnerd]

Here is Erickson's "109" with the Allison hanging on the front...



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[JohnTerrell]

If it is all working out as intended, the prop/spinner is in the same location as a stock Bf-109G and maintaining the same thrust line, and when cowled-up, it should appear as a stock Bf-109G (custom exhaust from the Allison routed out through the same locations as in a stock Bf-109G).

[Warbird Kid]

If it is all working out as intended, the prop/spinner is in the same location as a stock Bf-109G and maintaining the same thrust line, and when cowled-up, it should appear as a stock Bf-109G (custom exhaust from the Allison routed out through the same locations as in a stock Bf-109G).

So excited for this one. If successful, I hope this Allison package becomes available for other Hispano 109 projects out there. So they can have the same balance of historical authenticity from the outside and a more reliable, cheaper, powerplant alternative on the inside. Bravo!

[raconnel]

That sounds great, but I'd love to see one Hispano flying in full Spanish markings.

Richard

[Warbird Kid]

That sounds great, but I'd love to see one Hispano flying in full Spanish markings.

Richard

Agreed!

[PropsRule]

Think about all the different engines Bf-109 variants and derivatives have flown behind. I can think of Kestrel, DB601, DB605, Jumo 211 (Avia S.199), 12Z-17 and Merlin (HA-1112), and now, an Allison!

[Warbird Kid]

Think about all the different engines Bf-109 variants and derivatives have flown behind. I can think of Kestrel, DB601, DB605, Jumo 211 (Avia S.199), 12Z-17 and Merlin (HA-1112), and now, an Allison!

I'm seeing 7 different powerplants from your list! I wonder if any other airframe has had more powerplants attached to it?

[redvanner]

Think about all the different engines Bf-109 variants and derivatives have flown behind. I can think of Kestrel, DB601, DB605, Jumo 211 (Avia S.199), 12Z-17 and Merlin (HA-1112), and now, an Allison!

Add to them the HS 12Z-89 (first 25 HA´s) and the Jumo 210 (109 A-D) as far as series go. (ok, Kestrel wasn´t series, but prototype, V1). There was even an prototype with an R-1830 Twin Wasp SC-G (1200 hp), V21,(c/n 1770, D-IFKQ), and another prototype with a BMW 801 A-0, Bf 109 X (c/n 5608, D-ITXP). So even more different engines. Maybe, if Spain would have got the Allison, they would have gone for that version?

Michael

Bf 109 V21:

[raconnel]

That's just not right.

[Warbird Kid]

So we're now up to 10 different powerplants for the 109 airframe. 11 if you count the Allison.

[PropsRule]

redvanner: Excellent information! Thank you! The radial engine changes the look of the '109 quite a bit, along with that different canopy.

Warbird Kid: I can't think of another airframe with so many different engines used. Eleven. Wow.