This asymmetric fighter-bomber was developed from the BV P.177. It has a shorter wingspan and a single seat. The P.179 was powered by one BMW 801 14 Cylinder radial engine. The cockpit was located in a nacelle to the starboard side of the fuselage, beneath which up to 500 kg (1100 lbs) of bombs could be carried. The main landing gear retracted outwards into the wingtips. Two MG 151/20 20mm cannons were the projected armament and were located under the pilot's position.