ALFA Model Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 Quick Start Gudie

Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9
Catalogue No.: 2402

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The Fw 190D (nicknamed Long-Nose Dora) was an in-line engine variant of the radial engine Fw 190. The in-line
engine instalation was designed to increase the aircraft's performance at high altitudes where the radial engine did not
perform well and American bombers operated.
Two previous Fw 190 development platforms attempted to solve these performance issues. Both the Fw 190 B and C
airframe series were developed to tackle this issue, all attempts to do had failed for various reasons.
The Fw 190D development began in 1942 at the same time as the B and C variants. The Fw 190A – 8/9 airframe was
strengthened and both the nose and the tail of the fuselage were lengthened to accommodate the Junkers Jumo 213A
(bomber) engine. Kurt Tank, the designer of the Fw 190, had always preferred the DB 600 series engines, especially
the DB 603, but they were in short supply due to the requirements of Bf 109 and Bf 110 production; thus Tank had to
make do with what was available, which was the then-new, Jumo 213. The liquid-cooled 1,750 hp (1,287 kW) Jumo
213 A could produce 2,100 hp (1,508 kW) of emergency power with MW-50 injection. The first Dora to make it into
volume production was the unpressurized D-9 model. To keep the design as simple and as aerodynamic as possible,
Tank used an annular radiator installed at the front of the engine, which gave the appearance that the D-9 was still a
radial engine-powered aircraft.
As Fw 190D-9 was used in the anti-fighter role, armament was generally lighter compared to that of the earlier aircraft
- usually the outer wing cannon were dropped so that the armament consisted of two 13 mm MG 131 machine guns
and two 20 mm MG 151/20E wing root cannon.
First impressions by fighter pilots of the Fw 190D-9, with its bomber engine, were not enthusiastic. These impressions
were not helped by the fact that Kurt Tank made it very clear that he intended the D-9 to be a stop-gap until the Ta
152 arrived. However, when they first flew the Dora-9, they were impressed. Sporting excellent handling and
performance characteristics, it became very clear that the Fw 190D-9 was nearly the perfect response to the
Luftwaffe's need for a high-altitude, high-speed interceptor. The Fw 190 D is considered the best piston engine
Luftwaffe fighter used in quantity ( almost 700 aircrafts produced ) during the Second World War.
Reference:
Aero Detail 2, Focke-Wulf Fw190D
Kagero, Focke-Wulf Fw190,vol.IV
432 mm / 17 in
428 mm / 16.85 in
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3,2 dm / 50 sq. In.
Brushless motor 5-7 g / 0.18-0.25 oz, 2000-3000kV
max. 65 g / 2.3 oz
motor, ailerons, elevator, (rudder optional)
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