Bf-108 Taifun

About the Bf-108 Taifun

The Messerschmitt Bf-108 Taifun is a single-engine, fixed-wing sport and touring aircraft originating from Germany. It is designed to seat a pilot and up to three passengers within an enclosed cabin, utilizing a low-wing layout with retractable landing gear. The type suits private owners and touring pilots seeking efficient cross-country performance.

Developed by Bayerische Flugzeugwerke under the direction of Willy Messerschmitt, the aircraft made its maiden flight in the spring of 1934. It represented a technological milestone as the first of its size to feature an all-metal stressed skin construction. Following successful testing and early production, the design was adapted to incorporate a larger inverted-V8 engine and other structural refinements. The aircraft earned its famous typhoon nickname from a prominent German aviator who flew a personal model.