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1/72 Focke Wulf 190 A-3 |
Item: TAM60766
Dimensions: (H x W x L) 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 |
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1/72 Focke Wulf 190 A-3 Item #60766
Product Description
About the Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-3 Development of the FW190 series began in the Autumn of 1937, under a contract issued by the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Air Ministry) for a single seat fighter to supplement the Messerschmitt Bf109. Two proposals were submitted by Kurt Tank, the technical director of the Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau (aircraft factory). The proposal using the then new BMW 801 aircooled radial engine was chosen. This tough and powerful engine was placed in a robust airframe and provided superb handling, well balanced control, and brisk acceleration. It entered service in 1941, flying alongside the Bf 109 and it soon took control of air
superiority over the English Channel. Establishing itself as a mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe, it outperformed the contemporary Spitfire Mk.V's in almost every respect and maintained this advantage until the arrival of the Spitfire IX in
July 1942. The Fw190 fighter underwent constant improvement throughout its life. The A-3 version used the improved BMW 801Dg engine that produced 1,700hp. Armament was increased from four to
six guns, consisting of two rapid firing MG151's in the wing roots; two MG FF's outboard of the landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 machine guns. 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 to the original paint schemes.
Suggested Paint Colors
AS-3 - Gray Green (LUFTWAFFE) AS-4 - Gray Violet (LUFTWAFFE) AS-5 - Light Blue (LUFTWAFFE) X-10 - Gun Metal X-11 - Chrome Silver X-18 - Semi Gloss Black XF-1 - Flat Black XF-16 - Flat Aluminum XF-2 - Flat White XF-22 - RLM Grey XF-27 - Black Green XF-3 - Flat Yellow XF-49 - Khaki XF-63 - German Grey XF-64 - Red Brown XF-7 - Flat Red
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