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Focke - Wulfe FW 190
The Focke Wolfe FW 190 was a superior aircraft in most theaters. It made up the shortcomings of the ME 109.The FW 190 could carry bombs making it an effective air to ground support aircraft. It was heavily armed and was an effective fighter. It flew up to the last day of the war.

                                            

Type: Ground Attack/close support fighter-bomber
Crew:1

Engine:
Engine: 1
BMW 801C-1 14-cylinder air cooled, twin-row radial
1,660 hp

Wing span: 10.5m (34 ft. 5½ in.)
Length: 9.00m (29 ft. 6 in.)
Height: 3.96m (13ft.)

Weight:
6,750 lbs.                                                 
                                                       
Performance:
Maximum Speed:
 416 mph
Range 850 miles
Service Ceiling: 10,360m (34,000 ft.)

Armament:
Two 7.92mm MG 17 machine guns above engine.
Two 20mm MG/FF cannon mounted in wing root.

Optional:
Bombs under wings and one under fuselage.
Rockets under wings.

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