Focke-Wulf fw190A/F/G

[guitarman68]

Last night a question was raised on the FW variants, this is what the Jane's Vintage Aircraft Recognition Guide has on the A/F/G difference's.

The FW 190 caught the RAF by surprise when it appeared over the channel front in 1941, and it remained unmatched in aerial combat until the advent of the Spitfire Mk IX in late 1942.Powered by the compact BMW 801 radial engine, the FW 190 boasted excellent handling characteristics to match its turn of speed.The A-model FW190S were the dedicated fighter variants, and as the design matured so more guns were fitted and more power squeezed out of the BMW engine.By the end of 1942, production of the FW190 accounted for half of all German fighters built that year, and the fighter-bomber F/G had also been developed- F-models entered frontline service on the Eastern Front during the winter of 1942-43.All manner of ordnance from bombs to rockets could be carried by the fighter-bomber FW190, and additional protective armour for the pilot was added around the cockpit.Variants of the FW190 saw action against the Allies on all fronts of the war in Europe, and the aircraft remained a deadly opponent until VE-Day.

Hope this is of interest

[delta7]

thanks mate

In the game the A series are the jabo varients (apart from the A5 boost) with less boost that was operational on the western front

I like the A6 the best to fly , it is the most nimble but a bit slow.

the A8 and A9 are good for in and out, fast with excellent firepower- but I wouldnt try dogfighting with them - the A9 is faster.

the F variation is the bomber - it has heavier armour and strengthened undercarrage- excellent for jabo but a pig to fight in

the dora D variations are the fastest and best handling but have less firepower

hope this helps