Focke-Wulf Fw 190

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The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft and the backbone of the Jagdwaffe of the Luftwaffe.

Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: Germany
Type: Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer: Focke-Wulf

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Aircraft Overview

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a German single-seat fighter aircraft that saw extensive service during World War II. It was designed and produced by the Focke-Wulf company, and was one of the most successful fighter aircraft produced by the Germans during the war.

The Fw 190 was a single-engine, single-seat fighter, and was powered by a BMW air-cooled radial engine. It had a top speed of around 408 mph (657 km/h), and was armed with four 20 mm cannon and two 7.92 mm machine guns. It was also capable of carrying a variety of bombs and rockets for use in ground attack missions.

The Fw 190 was used in several key air campaigns of the war, including the Battle of Britain and the Eastern Front. It was particularly effective against the Allied bomber formations, thanks to its heavy armament and superior performance at high altitudes.

Over the course of its production, the Fw 190 underwent several upgrades and modifications, including changes to the engine and armament. The Fw 190D variant, for example, was powered by a more powerful engine and had improved aerodynamics, while the Fw 190F was designed specifically for use as a ground attack aircraft.

Today, a number of Fw 190s are preserved in museums and private collections around the world, and the aircraft remains a popular subject for aviation enthusiasts and model builders.

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Specifications

Crew: 1
Length: 32 ft 3 in (9.83 m)
Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in (11.28 m)
Height: 13 ft 4.5 in (4.077 m) tail wheel on ground, vertical propeller blade
Wing area: 235 sq ft (21.8 m²)
Aspect ratio: 5.83
Airfoil: NAA/NACA 45–100
Empty weight: 7,635 lb (3,463 kg)
Gross weight: 9,200 lb (4,173 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 12,100 lb (5,488 kg) 5,490
Fuel capacity: 269 US gal (224 imp gal; 1,020 l)
Zero-lift drag coefficient: 0.0163
Drag area: 3.80 sqft (0.35 m²)
Powerplant: 1 × Packard (Rolls-Royce) V-1650-7 Merlin 12-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, 1,490 hp (1,110 kW) at 3,000 rpm; 1,720 hp (1,280 kW) at WEP
Propellers: 4-bladed Hamilton Standard constant-speed, variable-pitch, 11 ft 2 in (3.40 m) diameter.

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Performance

Maximum speed: 440 mph (710 km/h, 383 kn)
Cruise speed: 362 mph (583 km/h, 315 kn)
Stall speed: 100 mph (160 km/h, 87 kn)
Range: 1,650 mi (2,660 km, 1,434 nmi) with external tanks
Service ceiling: 41,900 ft (12,800 m)
Rate of climb: 3,200 ft/min (16 m/s)
Lift-to-drag: 14.6
Wing loading: 39 lb/sq ft (190 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.162 / 0.187 hp/lb (0.266 / 0.307 kW/kg) (without / with WEP)
Recommended Mach limit 0.8

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Armament

Guns: 6 × .50 caliber (12.7mm) AN/M2 Browning machine guns with 1,840 total rounds (380 rounds for each on the inboard pair and 270 rounds for each of the outer two pair)
Rockets: 6 or 10 × 5.0 in (127 mm) T64 HVAR rockets (P-51D-25, P-51K-10 on)
Bombs: 1 × 100 lb (45 kg) or 250 lb (110 kg) bomb or 500 lb (230 kg) bomb on hardpoint under each wing.

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Image Gallery

The german single-seat fighter aircraft Focke-Wulf Fw 190 had specialized variants adapted for photo reconnaissance.

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