ME-108 Taifun Southern California Wing


ME-108 Specs | |
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Role | Liaison |
Manufacturer | Messerschmitt |
Power | 1 Ă— Nakajima Sakae 12 engine, 940 hp |
Length | 29 ft 8 in |
Height | 10 ft |
Wingspan | 39 ft 4 in |
Range | 1,929 mi |
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The Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun was a German four-seat sport and touring aircraft developed in the 1930s by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (later Messerschmitt). Designed for speed and efficiency, it featured an all-metal monoplane design and retractable landing gear—advanced for its time. Initially built for civilian use, the Bf 108 gained fame in air races and long-distance flights before being adopted by the Luftwaffe for liaison, transport, and training roles during World War II. Despite its military service, the aircraft remained a symbol of German aviation innovation, and several examples continue flying today in civilian hands.