Tamiya 60766 - 1/72 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-3 WWII  [60766]

About the Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-3

Growth of the FW190 series began in the Autumn of 1937, under a contract granted by the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Air Ministry) for an individual seat fighter to supplement the Messerschmitt Bf109. Two proposals had been submitted by Kurt Tank, the technical manager associated with the Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau (aircraft factory). The proposal utilizing the then brand new BMW 801 aircooled radial motor had been chosen. This tough and powerful motor ended up being put in a robust airframe and provided superb maneuvering, well balanced control, and quick acceleration. It entered solution in 1941, traveling alongside the Bf 109 also it quickly took control of air superiority within the English Channel. Developing itself as a mainstay fighter associated with Luftwaffe, it outperformed the contemporary Spitfire Mk.V's in nearly every respect and maintained this advantage until the arrival associated with Spitfire IX in July 1942. The Fw190 fighter underwent constant improvement throughout its life. The A-3 version used the improved BMW 801Dg motor that produced 1,700hp. Armament ended up being increased from 4-6 guns, comprising two rapid firing MG151's in the wing origins; two MG FF's outboard of the landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 device weapons. Throughout WW2, many Luftwaffe squadrons allowed personal pilot markings and distinctive squadron insignia to be used, plus lower cowl, wing tip and rudder color additions towards initial paint schemes.