Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3 Romanian fighter

After the transitional modification Bf 109E2 that was produced in the quantity of only 25 pcs, the firm developed new modification for mass production – Bf 109E3 with DB601A engine powered 1175 hp and 20mm gun that shot across the screw shaft. In total 1868 aircraft of E3 modification were built. During summer and autumn of 1940 the modification Bf 109E4 was being produced.