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Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun

Civilian
Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun

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The Bf 108 Taifun (Typhoon) was an elegant German sport and touring aircraft first flown in 1934. Its single engine achieved 305 km/h over 1,000 kilometers of range, making it the civilian pinnacle of prewar European aviation technology.

Specifications

Role
Sport and touring aircraft
Engines
1
First flight
1934
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.5 m
Max speed
305 km/h
Range
1,000 km