   The Messerschmitt Bf110D-3 "langstrecken Zerstorer"

In the spring of 1941 the Bf110D-2 and D-3 replaced the
surviving Bf110C-4s in ZG 26 and in ZG 76.  The D series was
essentially meant to be a long range interceptor, useful in
the Mediterranean and Norway areas, but had initial problems.
The D-1 had the "Dackelbauch" (Daschshund belly) 264 gallon
fuel "blister" beneath the fuselage.  It had a tendency to
get stuck and not release, and full or empty, it was severely
degrading to flight performance.
To correct this, the Bf 110 D-3, designed for long range
shipping escort, had either two 79 gallon or 237 gallon drop
tanks beneath the wings.  There was also a supplementary oil
tank below the fuselage and stowage space for a dinghy in the
rear of the fuselage in case the crew was forced down over
water.  Additionally, ETC 500 carrier racks (for bombs) could
be fitted beneath the fuselage.  Other than these small
changes, the Bf110D-3 was essential the same as the Bf110C-4,
with 4 x MG17 7.9mm machineguns in the nose (1000 rounds per
gun), and two MG FF 20mm cannon with 180 rpg.  There was also
a single MG15 7.9mm machinegun on a rear flexible mounting
with 750 rounds for the rear gunner.
SPECS: Top speed 336 mph (clean) at 19,685 feet, cruise speed
304 mph, range 680 miles (w/o tanks), ceiling 32,810 feet.

TO USE THIS PLANE:  To access the rear gunner, press "G" as
you would with a B-17.  The rear gun is a modified top turret
of the B-17, with a restricted arc of fire.  All other gun
positions have no ammo and will not work.  To place the gun
on autofire press "A".  Just remember, there is no autopilot!

Created by Gregory M. "Sturmer" Smith
GFBS14A Prodigy