Focke-Wulf Fw 190

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a WWII era German fighter plane from Bremen Focke-Wulf Aircraft factory. It was one of the best fighter planes of its generation. From 1942, it replaced the older Messerschmitt Bf 109 in all of the important arenas of the air battle. By war´s end, over 20.000 units were constructed.

 

Type Example Fw 190 A-3

Wingspan  10,51 m
Length 8,85 m
Height 3,95 m 
Wing Area  18,3 m² 
Powerplant BMW 801 D-2
Wing Loading    190 kg/m²
Maximum Speed 642 km/h at 6.000 m altitude
Service Ceiling 10.300 m
Rate of Climb Approx. 1.250 m/min.
Crew 1
Range  810 km
Armament Two 7,92 mm MG 17; two 20 mm MK 151/20E; two 20 mm MK FF/M

  

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