The Focke-Wulf Fw 190, nicknamed Würger [b] is a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft designed by Kurt Tank at Focke-Wulf in the late 1930s and widely used during World War II. Along with its well-known counterpart, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Fw 190 became the backbone of the Jagdwaffe (Fighter Force) of the Luftwaffe.

This is a list of variants of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, with detailed descriptions. The first prototype, the Fw 190 V1 (civil registration D-OPZE), powered by a 1,550 metric horsepower [PS] (1,530 hp; 1,140 kW) BMW 139 14-cylinder [citation needed] two-row radial engine, first flew on 1 …

Feb 24, 2013 · The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a small low-wing monoplane with a fully retractable undercarriage. The bulky radial engine was neatly faired into the slim fuselage and an extensively glazed cockpit canopy afforded an excellent all-round view.

Fw 190G-1 was produced in the amount of 50 pieces. based on the A-4 series. The maximum flight range with two outboard tanks was 1500 km, and with one - 1050 km. The G-2 series was built on the basis of the A-5 airframe and was no different from the G-1.

Nov 7, 2006 · FW-190G-8: Similar to FW-190G-1, but based on FW-190A-8. Other variants: FW-190B: Prototypes with various fits for high-altitude operation, including DB-603 inline engines, BMW-801 engines with nitrous oxide boost, and pressurized cockpits.

Feb 7, 2024 · Fw 190G-3/R1 – heavily armed attack fighter with two WB 151/20 pylons in place of underwing V.Fw Trg. racks. This variant had armament of 2×1 MG 151/20 E with 250 rounds per cannon and 2×2 MG 151/20 E with 125 rounds per cannon.

Apr 2, 2023 · While the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter/fighter-bomber became the iconic German fighter of World War 2 (1939-1945), the Luftwaffe fielded a potent "one-two" punch that included the classic Focke-Wulf Fw 190 "Wurger" ("Shrike") aircraft making up the second component of this aerial lethality.

Of the two, the Fw 190 was the more advanced and potent aircraft, and served not only in air-to-air combat, but as a fighter-bomber; a close-support aircraft; and photo-reconnaissance platform. This document provides a short history of the Fw 190.

The Fw 190, designed as a rugged interceptor capable of withstanding considerable combat damage and delivering a potent 'punch' from its stable gun platform, was used primarily for anti-bomber operations.

Jul 25, 2019 · The Focke-Wulf Fw 190G was a long range fighter bomber, based on the Fw 190A and originally produced with dedicated racks for fuel drop tanks under the wings. Work on the Fw 190G began in the autumn of 1942.