what's the most common model/variant frontline fighters used by the LW in late war?

[1K3]

What's the most common model/variant frontline fighters used  by the LW in late war (one for West front and the other for east front)?

Just curious since i'm setting up a semi-historic gamepley for H2H.

[Kurfürst]

Define 'late', because equipment changed a LOT during 1944... I can say for the 109s, starting with 109G-6, which almost completely disappeared by the end of the year.

I can only help you with 109s, but I think Crumpp will have data for FW 190s.

 I compiled the list from http://www.ww2.dk - which would be VERY useful for your purpose, if you have your time, as it has every german unit`s equipment from March 1942-Dec1944 - but only sorted out 109s... IIRC about 200 D-9s were being around by dec 1944, somewhat less A-9s and the rest being A-8.

As for Bf 109types, I can give you a much more definiative answer :

Ie. ca 65% of the Bf 109 types being G-10, G-14/AS and K-4. Since AH only has the G-10, and the performance of the other two is VERY simialir (max speed 680-690-715kph, G14AS/G10/K), I recommend to use that one. The rest being G-14 with MW50, plus a few oddballs.

From : RL2III/1158


On 31 January 1945 the combat units of the Luftwaffe and their associated Erganzungs Einheiten, had the following strength in Bf109 types. These are on hand totals, they include both 'frontline' and 'other' units. Included are all aircraft operational and non-operational at the time. (combat/Erganzungs):

Bf109G1/5 (0/1)
Bf109G12 (0/5)
Bf109G6 (71/328)
Bf109G14 and G14U4 (431/190)
Bf109G10, G10/U4 and G14/AS (568/3)
Bf109K4 (314/0)
Bf109G10/R6 (51/0)

Total (1435/527)


Other Jagd types totaled (1058/359)
Schlacht types totaled (680/375)
Nachtschlacht types totaled (422/95)
Zerstorer types totaled (42/0)
Nachtjagd types totaled (1241, no breakdown between the two)
Kampf types totaled (543/158)
Nahaufklarer totaled (407/27)
Fernaufklarer totaled (195/81)
See types totaled (78/17)
Transport types totaled (496/9)

Grand total (6597/1631)



As of May 1945 the following Gruppen were operateing the Bf 109:

II./JG3 - Bf 109G-10
III./JG3 - Bf 109K-4

III./JG4 - Bf 109G-14/K-4
IV./JG4 - Bf 109G-14

III./JG6 - Bf 109G-14
II./JG11 - Bf 109G-10/G-14

I./JG27 - Bf 109G-10/K-4
II./JG27 - Bf 109G-14
III./JG27 - Bf 109K-4

III./JG51 - Bf 109G-14
IV./JG51 - Bf 109G-14/K-4

1./JG52 - Bf109G-14/K-4
II./JG52 - Bf 109G-10/G-14
III./JG52 - Bf 109G-14

1./JG53 - Bf 109G-10/G-14
II./JG53 - Bf 109G-14
III./JG53 - Bf 109K-4
IV,/JG53 - Bf 109G-14

1./JG77 - Bf 109K-4

1./JG300 - Bf 109G-10/G-14
111./JG300 - Bf 109G-10/G-14
IV./JG300 - Bf 109G-14

1./NJG11 - Bf 109G-14
II./NJG11 - Bf 109G-14
III,/NJG11 - Bf 109G-14

[MiloMorai]

Originally posted by 1K3
What's the most common model/variant frontline fighters used  by the LW in late war (one for West front and the other for east front)?

Just curious since i'm setting up a semi-historic gamepley for H2H.

Luftwaffe Order of Battle
9 April 1945
Serviceable Aircraft Strengths

Single-engined fighters   1305
Night fighters   485
Ground-attack aircraft   712
Night harassment aircraft   215
Multi-engined bombers   37
Long-range reconaissance aircraft   143
Short-range and army cooperation aircraft   309
Coastal aircraft   45
Transport aircraft   10
Misc. aircraft (KG 200)   70

Total   3331

Luftwaffe Order of Battle
10 January 1945
Serviceable Aircraft Strengths

Single-engined fighters   1462
Night fighters   808
Ground-attack aircraft   613
Night harassment aircraft   302
Multi-engined bombers   294
Anti-shipping aircraft   83
Long-range reconaissance aircraft   176
Short-range and army cooperation aircraft   293
Coastal aircraft   60
Transport aircraft   269
Misc. aircraft (KG 200)   206

Total   4566

The Luftwaffe on the Eve of Overlord, 31 May 44
Serviceable Aircraft Strengths

Single-engined fighters   1063
Twin-engined fighters   151
Night fighters   572
Fighter-bombers   278
Ground-attack aircraft   352
Night harassment aircraft   305
Twin-engined bombers   840
Four-engined bombers   97
Long-range reconaissance aircraft   153
Short-range and army cooperation aircraft   210
Coastal aircraft   123
Transport aircraft   719
Kampfgeschwader 200 (misc. aircraft)   65

Total   4928

from http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/2072/LW_OBs.html which also gives Front,  model and unit data.

Note also it is for a/c capable of missions, NOT those sitting around waiting to be fixed for what ever reason they are U/S.

[Kurfürst]

Hmm, interesting...

Serviceable Aircraft Strengths

The Luftwaffe on the Eve of Overlord, 31 May 44
Single-engined fighters 1063

10 January 1945
Single-engined fighters 1462

9 April 1945
Single-engined fighters 1305

[Shane]

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