The Bf-109 fighter was a single seat, single engine, single wing, all metal piston fighter jet from Germany. It was one of the main fighter planes of the Nazi German Air Force during World War II and also one of the most outstanding light fighters in terms of comprehensive performance. The Bf-109 fighter jet features wings located beneath the fuselage, a full face cockpit, retractable landing gear, and a body and wings made entirely of metal. It belongs to the new generation of fighter jets and outperforms the Zero fighter jet in terms of performance, making it the most widely used military aircraft by Axis air forces. The Bf-109 fighter jet was designed by Messerschmitt, a designer at the Bavarian Aircraft Works in Germany.