The U2 (W.Nr 130386) had RZ 65 73 mm (2.87 in) rocket launcher racks under the wings with three rockets per wing. The A-5 too, saw several Umrüst-Bausätze kits. I am building plastic models since I am 12. The A-1 was equipped with the BMW 801 C-1 engine, rated at 1,560 PS (1,539 hp, 1,147 kW) for take-off. However, as the air war reached higher altitudes with the widespread introduction of turbocharged US bombers, the need for improved performance became pressing. Take off with climb and combat power instead of take off power (excess power). A special U12 was created for bomber attack, outfitted with the standard 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 17 and 20 mm MG 151 but replacing the outer wing 20 mm MG-FF cannon with two underwing gun pods containing two 20 mm MG 151/20 each, for a total of two machine guns and six cannon. 5, 6, 10, 19–23. Updated radio gear, the FuG 16Z, was installed replacing the earlier FuG VIIa. The Turkish aircraft had the same armament as the A-1: four 7.92 mm (.312 in) synchronized MG 17 machine guns and two 20 mm MG FF cannon. Some U3s used for night operations had a landing light mounted in the leading edge of the left wing-root. Inline-engined variants. Some late model Doras were also fitted with the broader-chord Ta 152 vertical stabilizer and rudder, often called "Big Tails" by the Luftwaffe ground crews and pilots, as seen on W.Nr. [51] To help anti-aircraft artillery protecting the airfields to quickly identify friendly aircraft, the under-surfaces of the Würger-Staffel 190s were painted red with narrow white stripes. At first, the V5 used the same wings as the first two prototypes, but to allow for the larger tires, the wheel wells were enlarged by moving forward part of the leading edge of the wing root; the wing area became 15.0 m² (161 ft²). The A-5/U12 was the prototype installation of what was known as the R1 package from the A-6 onwards. Other changes included an ETC 501 under-fuselage rack which was mounted on a lengthened carrier and moved 200 mm (8 in) further forward to help restore the center of gravity of the aircraft. Unlike the experimental B models, V18 had a cleaner turbocharger installation, running the required piping along the wing root, partially buried in the fillet, and installing both the turbocharger air intake and intercooler in a substantially sized teardrop shaped fairing under the cockpit. This reduced the pilot's work load to moving the throttle control only, with the rest of the associated inputs handled by the Kommandogerät. Following the success of the Fw 190 F as a Schlachtflugzeug (close support aircraft), both the Luftwaffe and Focke-Wulf began investigating ways of extending the range of the Fw 190 F. From these needs and tests, the Fw 190 G was born. Production totaled only 80 aircraft before the advent of the Fw 190A-8. [15] With the introduction of the new cannon, the Revi C12/C gunsight was upgraded to the new C12/D model. [21] The A-5 retained the same basic armament as the A-4. Lednicer, David A. The A-4/U1 was outfitted with an ETC 501 rack under the fuselage. At least 963 A-6s were built from July 1943 ending in April 1944, according to Ministry of Aviation acceptance reports and Focke-Wulf production books. Typically the G-1s flew with underwing fuel tanks, fitted via the VTr-Ju 87 rack. Due to this extra flight duration, a PKS 11 autopilot was fitted. To keep the design as simple and as aerodynamic as possible, Tank used an annular radiator (the AJA 180 L) installed at the front of the engine, similar to the configuration used in the Jumo powered versions of the Junkers Ju 88. Normal takeoff weight was 3,800 kg (8,400 lb). There were several major Rüstsätze for the A-7, many including Werfer-Granate 21 WGr 21 rockets. Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 6. The BMW 801 engine was similar in diameter to the 139, although it was heavier and longer by a considerable margin. [19], The Fw 190 A-3/U3 was the first of the Jabo (Jagdbomber), using an ETC-501 centerline bomb rack able to carry up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of bombs or, with horizontal stabilizing bars, one 300 L (80 US gal) drop tank. Although Tank did not know whether he was in an upright or inverted spin, he managed to recover after a loss of altitude. [15][N 1] German production records make no real distinction between A-2s and A-3s, which were very similar aircraft: the total combined production was 910 airframes between October 1941 and August 1942. [20], In autumn 1942, a political decision diverted 72 new aircraft to Turkey in an effort to keep that country friendly to the Axis powers. Its maximum speed was 670 km/h (420 mph) at 6,250 m (20,510 ft). [50] One unit, known as the Würger-Staffel, was created in April 1945 by Lieutenant Heinz Sachsenberg at the behest of Adolf Galland, and was part of JV 44. [42], Owing to the failure of multiple attempts to create an effective next-generation 190, as well as the comments of some Luftwaffe pilots, expectations of the Dora project were low. [4] Another minor change was that the rearmost sections of the sliding canopy were redesigned by replacing the plexiglas glazing with duralumin panels. With the TS engine a speed gain of about 30 km/h at 1 km The Fw 190 A-3 was equipped with the BMW 801 D-2 engine, which increased power to 1,700 PS (1,700 hp; 1,300 kW) at takeoff. mm for climb and take off. commissioning have been taken: Engine warm up (without cold start additives) only up to 25°C engine oil temperature. Generally it must not be overlooked Tank's artificial horizon toppled (the cause is not explained). It was fitted immediately to D-9s delivered to the units from September, or retrofitted in the field by TAM. Introduced in July 1942, the Fw 190 A-4 was equipped with the same engine and basic armament as the A-3. Focke Wulf FW190A5-A9 F&G. [9] Some 50 modifications were required before the Ministry of Aviation approved the Fw 190 for deployment to Luftwaffe units. The 190 remained in production from 1941 until the end of the war, going through multiple red… [citation needed], The Fw 190 G-3: The G-3 was based on Fw 190 A-6. 811, no further Fw 190 B models were ordered. The oil cooler was protected by an armored ring which made up the front face of the cowling. From evidence from the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe General Quartiermeister document Nr. All Fw 190s which carried the centerline racks had their inner wheel well doors removed and replaced by fixed fairings which were, in effect, a cutaway door. In the event, the D series was rarely used against the heavy-bomber raids, as the circumstances of the war in late 1944 meant that fighter-versus-fighter combat and ground attack missions took priority. These aerials were fitted on all later Fw 190 variants. Additional information; Additional information. 0036) with the 1,750 PS 603A, the similar V15 and V16, a 1,800 DB 603 E being fitted to the latter after a time. You can see this aircraft the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. The bubble canopy design with the larger head armour was fitted as standard. The Fw 190 A-6 was developed to address shortcomings found in previous "A" models when attacking U.S. heavy bombers. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 300 Altenburg, Germany May 1945. Print Size: A1, A2. [29] The A-9 was also designed originally as an assault aircraft, so the wing leading edges were to have been armoured; however, this did not make it past the design stage in order to save weight. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was the second standard-fighter of the German Luftwaffe during WWII beside the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Had it not been for the input of Behrens and Karl Borris, both of whom had originally enlisted in the Luftwaffe as mechanics, the Fw 190 program might have died before reaching the front lines. At first, this unit, commanded by Oblt. Axworthy, Mark, CornelScafeș and Cristian Crăciunoiu. Compared to its predecessor, the Fw 190 A-8, the A-9 was fitted with an improved, armoured oil tank in a slightly thicker cowl ring, and a more powerful 2,000 hp BMW 801S (or similar) engine. Rolf Schrödeter was added. As with the R1, the additional armor from the base G model were removed, as was the additional oil tank. See A-2 for production numbers. Many of the early models were not equipped with methanol tanks for the MW 50 boost system, which was in very short supply in any event. There were two main material used for prop blades : full metal or wood. In contrast, the Daimler-Benz DB 601 engines used on the Bf 109 featured an advanced fluid-coupled, single stage, variable speed supercharger that provided excellent boost across a wide range of altitudes. During a test flight, Tank carried out a loop at medium altitude. Because the larger-breeched MG 131s had to be mounted further apart, the upper gun cowling, just in front of the cockpit, was modified with faired bulges and a new upper engine cowling was manufactured. 284 Fw 190 A-8 Fighter from 30 November 1944 notes the following: Increased emergency power: Starting from July 1944 all Fw 190 A-8 aircraft will be equipped with "increased emergency". [8], In August 1940 a collision with a ground vehicle damaged the V5 and it was sent back to the factory for major repairs. Fw 190 D-9 Handbuch 1945, pp. A total of over 20,000 were produced, including some 6,000 fighter-bomber variants. [31], Across all variants, 13,291 Fw 190 A-model aircraft were produced. Low oil temperature: FW Cottbus complains, that the engine oil inlet temperatures of the 801 TS (and TU) are at about 55° C. compared to about 70° C with the 801 D 2 in climbs with climb and combat power. This gave the rear fuselage a "stretched" appearance. This pilot model was armed … Some A-4s were outfitted with a special Rüstsatz field conversion kit, comprising the fitting of a pair of under-wing Werfer-Granate 21 (BR 21) rocket mortars, and were designated Fw 190 A-4/R6. It has also been believed that the 190 F-9 was fitted with a 14 blade cooling fan. FW190A-5 to A-9 F & G Sheet 3. Engine problems plagued the 190 for much of its early development, and the entire project was threatened several times with a complete shutdown. However it was faster, with a maximum speed of 680 km/h (422 mph) at 6,600 meters (21,650 ft). Due to war conditions, the manufacturing environment, and the use of special workshops during the later years of the war, the actual number of G models built is almost impossible to determine. As it was based on the same BMW 801 engine as the A models, airframe modifications were relatively minor. More about the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 propellers. There was no FuG 25 IFF device in the radio equipment.[19]. There were three D-12 test aircraft built: V63, V64 and V65, but no production aircraft were built[citation needed] with the D-13 selected for production instead. The first prototype, the Fw 190 V1 (civil registration D-OPZE), powered by a 1,550 PS (1,529 hp, 1,140 kW) BMW 139 14-cylinder[citation needed] two-row radial engine, first flew on 1 June 1939. Nr 836017) flown by the Geschwaderkommodore of JG 26, Franz Götz, an ace with 63 kills, was surrendered to the British at Flensburg, Northern Germany in May 1945. The F-8 was also fitted with the improved FuG 16 ZS radio unit, which provided much better communication with ground combat units. The U2 was armed with only two 20 mm MG 151 cannon. As this section was behind the pilot's seat, there was little visibility lost. Memorandum, Neuhausen near Cottbus, 17.9.1944, =============================================================================. The BMW 139 (and the 801 that followed) had originally been designed as a high-power replacement for earlier engines like the BMW 132 that were used primarily on low-altitude cargo aircraft and bombers. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190-page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. [41], The fighter lacked the higher rate of roll of its close coupled radial-engined predecessor. reducing the nose ring gap to 4 - 6 mm. Here is what the Fw 190 A-8 manual states about the A-9: "With the BMW TS/TH engine installed, the Fw 190 A-8 is redesignated Fw 190 A-9." In some instances, pilot-controllable engine cooling vents were fitted to the fuselage sides in place of the plain slots. power checks gave a mean value of 2430 rpm with narrow bladed fans )[citation needed] However, due to the priority given to the Dora variant of the Fw 190 and the new Ta 152, the A-10 never made it past the prototype stage. Trg racks were removed, and two ETC 50 racks per wing were added. Also in October, a further order of 315 A-1s, subcontracted to AGO Flugzeugwerke at its Oschersleben factory, began to be built as A-2s.[10]. One, the best known, was Rote 4 (red 4) of JV 44's Platzschutz unit. Originally designated Fw 190 A-8/U1 (as an Umrüst-Bausatz factory modification), they were later designated Fw 190 S-5 and S-8. Nov 24, 2015 - Explore Robert Zimmerman's board "Focke-Wulf Fw 190" on Pinterest. Join us now! The U4 was a "recon" fighter with two RB 12.5 cameras and all armament of the basic A-5 with the exception of the MG FF cannon. [citation needed] Staffel, II. A new series of easier-to-install Rüstsatz field kits began to be produced in 1943. After only 30–40 hours of use (sometimes less), many of these early engines had to be replaced. [citation needed], The Fw 190 F-3 was based on the Fw 190 A-5/U17, which was outfitted with a centerline mounted ETC 501 bomb rack, and in the Fw 190 F-3/R1, with two ETC 50 bomb racks under each wing. Flug-Werk Fw 190; a German company building complete, flying Fw 190s. Because the outer wing MG 151s were mounted lower than the MG/FFs, new, larger hatches incorporating bulges and cartridge discharge chutes, were incorporated into the wing lower surfaces. The U3 retained the fuselage-mounted 7.92 mm (.312 in) MG 17s and the wing-mounted 20 mm MG 151 cannon, with the outer MG FF being removed. The sudden change in torque hurled the aircraft into a spin. Pilots reported that due to the large amounts of torque produced by the engine, they usually used the steering system during the takeoff run as it helped with the rudder movements. Determination of the proper air screw settings. This had the side-effect of reducing the troubles with high temperatures and for the first time provided space for nose armament. TS-engines. The V5 became the first prototype with the new engine, being fitted with the 1,560 PS (1,539 hp, 1,147 kW) BMW 801 C-0. [52] leading to the alternative nickname of Papageien Staffel (parrot squadron) from the bright red color. Thus was born the Schulflugzeug (literally "school airplane") training version of the Fw 190. 1023 mbar). The BMW 801 D-2 is a two-row radial engine with fourteen cylinders. It also climbed and dived more rapidly than the Fw 190A, and so proved well suited to the dive-and-zoom ambush tactics favored by the Schlageter fighter wing's pilots from November 1944 onward, when the wing converted to the Fw 190D. The 190 was suited to the Russian front being robust and reliable, and easier to fly of makeshift airfields. The G-3 had two primary Rüstsätze kits. These impressions were not helped by the fact that Tank made it very clear that he intended the D-9 to be a stopgap until the Ta 152 arrived. At low altitude, the top speed and acceleration of these examples were inferior to those of Allied fighters. This is a list of variants of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, with detailed descriptions. When fitted with the R1 kit, the G model's addition armor was typically not used, and the PKS11 removed. Flame-dampening boxes were fitted over the exhaust exits. Fw 190 A-3/Umrüst-Bausatz 1 (/U1) (W.Nr 130 270) was the first 190 to have the engine mount extended by 15 cm (5.9 in), which would be standardized on the later production A-5 model. The canopy was modified, replaced with a new three-section unit that opened to the side, similar to the Bf 109, which had its own G-12 two-seat training variant. [citation needed], The Fw 190 G-8: The G-8 was based on the Fw 190 A-8. These fixed fairings incorporated a raised deflector to prevent hot exhaust gases from the lower exhausts spilling over onto the tires. The Fw 190 A-5 was developed after it was determined that the Fw 190 could easily carry more ordnance. More frequent use of this equipment was made from the A-5 onwards. The role of the Staffel was to guard the airfield and JV 44's Me 262s as they landed; as such the Fw 190s were supposed to take off before the jets and circle the airfield in pairs (a Rotte). The A-4/U8 was the Jabo-Rei (Jagdbomber Reichweite, long-range fighter-bomber), adding a 300 L (80 US gal) drop tank under each wing, on VTr-Ju 87 racks with duralumin fairings produced by Weserflug, and a centerline bomb rack. change altitude at various power settings with several aircraft. [5] Tank asserted the device did not work well. ", Lednicer, David A. 8.05, satisfactory results have been achieved with so far 34 By the end of December, all operational Doras, 183 in total, were converted. Fw 190 and Bf 109 - by davep I don't have any info on how many of which fighters served where. FW Cottbus complains, that the engine oil inlet temperatures Plans were made to create a new wing with more area to address these issues. In an attempt to increase airflow over the tightly cowled engine, a 10-blade fan was fitted at the front opening of the redesigned cowling and was geared to be driven at 3.12 times faster than the propeller shaft's speed. There were two main reasons for development of the fighterproject known later as the Focke-Wulf 190. [46] The wings of the D-9 still had the electrical circuits and attachment points for the underwing BR 21 rocket propelled mortar, although none appeared to have used these operationally. Some Gs were field modified to carry 1,000 kg (2,210 lb), 1,600 kg (3,530 lb) and 1,800 kg (3,970 b) bombs. To combat this and to allow better weapons to be installed in the wings, a structurally redesigned lighter, stronger wing was introduced. When this was done, the landing gear was slightly improved by enhancing the oleo struts and using reinforced tires. The A-3 retained the same weaponry as the A-2. The U4 was a reconnaissance fighter, with two Rb 12.4 cameras in the rear fuselage and an EK 16 or Robot II gun camera. The Luftwaffe frequently changed between models on the production line, and it would not have been uncommon for an A5 variant to be converted into an A7 or A8 aircraft. New electrical sockets and reinforced weapon mounts were fitted internally in the wings to allow the installation of either 20 mm or 30 mm (1.18 in) ammunition boxes as well as for underwing armament. [N 4], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era. Otto Behrens, was based at the Luftwaffe's central Erprobungsstelle facility at Rechlin, but it was soon moved to Le Bourget. Tests mostly used in fighters by switching between LG/HG, which is no longer 43.000+ plastic modelers use us . It was a fast and versatile fighter and was unusual in that it had an 18 cylinder radial engine. An estimated 58 Fw 190 S-5 and S-8 models were converted or built. full throttle altitude was at 5.9 to 6.05 km. 326 online... mobile version. The D-2 engine was moved forward another 15 cm (6 in) as had been tried out earlier on the service test A-3/U1 aircraft, moving the center of gravity forward to allow more weight to be carried aft. The A-10 was to be powered by the 801 F engine. (Current outside The A-7 was equipped with the BMW 801 D-2 engine, again producing 1,700 PS (1,677 hp, 1,267.5 kW). of sheets: 7. A censored version of this profile was published in the book: Die Deutsche Luftwaffe in Österreich. A Heinkel He111 H-6 in 1/72 brood my interest for the German Luftwaffe. ", "Modeller's guide to Focke-Wulf Fw 190 variants, radial engine versions - part II. The R1 replaced the V.Fw. The RLM convinced Focke-Wulf and BMW to abandon the 139 engine in favor of the new engine. Örnektir ! One example of the D-13 version still exists today in the markings of "Yellow 10" of 6 Staffel/JG 26, and it has been restored to an airworthy condition[55] in the United States. The first Fw 190 D-9s started entering service in September 1944, with III./JG 54. The normal wing armament was increased to four 20 mm MG 151/20E wing root and outer wing cannon with larger ammunition boxes while retaining the two MG 17 fuselage machine guns. This required Tank to redesign the Fw 190, and resulted in the abandonment of the V3 and V4. New armor was added to the bottom of the fuselage, protecting the fuel tanks and pilot, the engine cowling, and the landing gear mechanisms and outer wing mounted armament. [38], Furthermore, the move to a V12 engine from a radial engine required more components to be factored into the design, most significantly the need for coolant radiators (radial engines are air-cooled). A third, "white <61," was also found after the war at the Verbandsfuehrerschule General der Jagdflieger.[54]. Trg bomb racks, however, allowed the G-3 to simultaneously carry fuel tanks and bomb loads.

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