The Bf 110 was far superior to its rivals in providing the speed, range, and firepower to meet its role requirements. By the end of 1935, the Bf 110 had evolved into an all-metal, low-wing cantilever monoplane of semi-monocoque design, featuring twin vertical stabilizers and powered by two DB 600A engines. On paper, the Bf 110 certainly looked formidable. It had a range of 1,500 miles (compared to just 400 miles for the Bf 109), it was almost as fast as most single engine fighters, and it was armed with up to four 20 millimeter cannon plus four 7.92 millimeter machine guns in its nose, giving it more firepower than any contemporary fighter.
The first Night Fighter Squadron was the Bf 110. While a lack of maneuverability might have limited its use as a day fighter, the Bf 110 made an ideal night fighter.
The power of its twin engines allowed it to lift greater loads than a single engine fighter. Furthermore, its heavy armament was capable of shooting down any bomber, and it was vice-free to fly, an important consideration for safe night operations.
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