Meet Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
The Bf 108 Taifun was designed as a light sport and touring aircraft by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke. Its stressed-skin metal construction was a notable part of the design. The familiar Messerschmitt name and Bf designation reflect its manufacturer's history. This entry concerns the touring aircraft, with simulator features attached to their own product source.
History & design
Development milestones
Designer: Willy Messerschmitt
First flight: Spring 1934
Wikipedia contributors · Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun ↗Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun · family/variant named by the source · Wikipedia revision 1372141018
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Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
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Aircraft · Released
| Product | Simulator | Product type |
|---|---|---|
| Bf 108 Typhoon for MSFS-2020 ↗Released | MSFS 2020 | Aircraft |
Aircraft specifications
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| Specification | Published value |
|---|---|
| Length | 8.29 m (27 ft 2 in) |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in) |
| Wing area | 16.4 m² (177 sq ft) |
| Empty weight | 806 kg (1,777 lb) |
| Gross weight | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) |
| Powerplant | 1 × Argus As 10C V-8 inverted air-cooled piston engine, 174 kW (233 hp) |
| Propellers | 2-bladed variable-pitch propeller |
| Maximum speed | 305 km/h (190 mph, 165 kn) |
| Cruise speed | 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn) * Landing speed: 85 km/h (53 mph; 46 kn) |
| Range | 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi) at 250 km/h (160 mph; 130 kn) |
| Service ceiling | 6,200 m (20,300 ft) (with three passengers and 50 kg (110 lb) baggage) |
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Messerschmitt Bf 108 TaifunWikipedia contributors · Research background · retrieved 2026-09-12Product
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