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Focke-Wulf 190D-9

The FW 190D Langnasen-Dora, (Longnose Dora) was developed to replace the radial engined Focke-Wulf 190A, which by 1943-44 was becoming outclased by the latest allied fighters. The new fighter was a marriage between the FW190A airframe and the Junkers Jumo inverted V12 engine in a new longer cowling and an annular radiator. Due to longitudinal instability the rear fuselage was also lengthened with the first three prototypes flying during March 1942.

The only major production version was the Focke-Wulf 190D-9 with MW50 boosted Jumo213A-1 engine, later versions having a blown cockpit and enlarged fin. Deliveries to operational units began in August 1944, and their initial deployment was to provide airfield cover for Me262A jet fighters. It soon became apparent that the FW190D-9 was the finest fighter in operational service, superior to the FW190A in every respect except roll rate. In the closing months of the second world war the FW190D participated in the defence of the Reich and operation Bodenplatte. Although the Fw190D-9 was an exceptional fighter it could achieve little in the face of overwhelming allied air supremacy.

Performance

A top speed of 426 mph at 21,653 ft with MW50 injection
Weight: 10,670 lb's Fully loaded.
Powerplant: One Junkers Jumo 213A-1 liquid cooled V12 engine of 2240 HP, (with MW50)
Armament: Two or Four 20mm cannon in the wings and two fuselage mounted 13mm machine guns.