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Focke-Wulf Fw190, Luftwaffe
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The Fw190, one of Germany's best fighter airplanes of WWII, made its first flight on June 1, 1939. It appeared in action over northwestern France in September 1941 and rapidly proved its superiority over the Mk.V Spitfire - Britain's best fighter of the period. Most Fw190s were the "A" series, powered by a BMW radial engine. Late in 1943, however, the "D" series appeared in action against US bombers, powered by the Jumo 213 inline, liquid-cooled engine. With its more powerful engine, the "D" had better performance than the "A" but because of the lengthened nose, a 20-inch section had to be added to the fuselage just forward of the tail. During its lifetime, more than 20,000 Fw 190s of all types were built. Length: 33
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