Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 |
| Germany | |
| Single-seat | |
| Fighter/attacker | |
| 9682 lbs. | |
| Wing span 34'5½" Length 29' Height 13' |
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| 170 gallons | |
| Package 1 2) 20 mm MG 151/20 140 rpg 2) 20 mm MG 151/20 250 rpg 2) 13 mm MG 131 475 rpg Package 2 Package 3 Optional |
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I went around for a while with a Mustang, who had me by the neck. In such cases we often flew in a corkscrew - we spiraled in the sky in the tightest possible circle, with flaps half or quater-extended. A good soul in the form of a German fighter pilot helped me by shooting the Mustang off my tail. Its pilot had not noticed that we had become three - tough luck! Unteroffizier Heinz Gehrke, JG 26 - 5 victories |
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History The Fw 190A-8 entered production in February 1944 and was produced in greater numbers than any other Fw 190 sub-type. This variant featured the heavier armament of the MG 151/20s in the outer wings and the MG 131s in the cowl, those changes introduced in the A-6 and A-7 models. The ever increasing weights took a toll on the performance and handling of the 190. While its heavy firepower made it more effective against bombers, the increased weight made it harder to defend itself against the roving escort fighters. |
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The Fw 190A-8 in Aces High The 190 combines good speed with a fabulous rate of roll and impressive firepower. The weaknesses are relatively poor high altitude performance and a high wingloading. The FW 190A-8 is best utilized as a high-speed energy fighter. Sustained turning fights should be avoided because of its poor sustained turning capability although its high rate of roll enables it to change directions quickly. The fuel system consists of twin fuselage tanks of 77 and 61 gallons and a 30-gallon fuselage tank mounted behind the pilot. A drop tank can be carried underneath the fuselage for increased endurance. The 190 uses a split flat that deflects up to 60 degrees with 5 different settings available. The FW 190A-8 normally carries an armament of two 13mm MG 131 machine-guns with 475 rpg, two 20mm MG 151/20 cannons in the wing roots with 250 rpg, and two 20mm MG 151/20 cannons in the outer wing position with 140 rpg. The primary trigger fires the cowling machine guns. The secondary trigger fires the wing root and outer cannons if installed. As an alternate loadout, the outer pair of cannons can be deleted or replaced with two MK 108 30mm cannons with 55 rpg. A 300 liter drop tank or bomb up to 500 kg can be mounted under the fuselage. Spin-stabilized 21cm rockets can be mounted separately on the wings. |
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Markings The Fw 190A-8 in Aces High carries the markings of Oberstleutnant Josef "Pips" Priller, Commanding Officer of Jageschwader 26. Priller was one of the most successful Luftwaffe pilots on the Western Front, where he scored all 101 of his victories. He finished the war as the Inspector General of the Fighter Arm. |
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Operating Instructions Max Permitted Airspeed- 500 MPH Max Airspeed Gear Extended- 175 MPH Max G Loading- +8/-4 Max Airspeed Flaps- 175 MPH BMW 801-2 |
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