Complete information on the Messerschmitt Bf 109 Power Plant Posted on May 26th, 2010 Daimler-Benz DB 601 DB 601 Preserved Daimler-Benz DB 601. Type Piston V12 aircraft engine National origin Germany Manufacturer Daimler-Benz First run 1930s Major applications Messerschmitt Bf 109 Developed from Daimler-Benz DB 600 Developed into Daimler-Benz DB 603