Overview
Designed by Kurt Tank, the Fw 190 used a big air-cooled radial engine, a wide undercarriage and heavy armament. When it appeared over France in 1941 it outclassed the Spitfire Mk V, forcing the RAF to rush out the Spitfire Mk IX.
More than 20,000 were built as fighters and fighter-bombers; the later Fw 190D "Dora" switched to a liquid-cooled inline engine. Specifications are for the Fw 190 A-8.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 8.95 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.51 m |
| Height | 3.95 m |
| Wing area | 18.3 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 3,200 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 4,417 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 652 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 835 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,350 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | BMW 801 D-2 (14-cylinder radial) |
| Power (each) | 1,272 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- Four 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon
- Two 13 mm MG 131 machine guns
- Bombs on fighter-bomber versions
Photos
Photo 1: RAF / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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