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Fw 190 A-8 Quick Reference

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V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Rotation	~155-165 km/h	Weight dependent
Climb	270-290 km/h IAS	Best rate of climb
Approach	200-210 km/h	Normal approach
Threshold	185-195 km/h	Over runway
Gear Limit	300 km/h	Max gear extended
Vmax (structural)	850 km/h	Never exceed

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	1.42 ATA / 2,700 RPM
Climb	1.35 ATA / 2,700 RPM
Cruise	1.15-1.25 ATA / 2,400 RPM
Emergency (1 min)	1.58 ATA / 2,700 RPM

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
UP	Any	Cruise / Combat
TAKE OFF (10-15 deg)	< 300 km/h	Short field takeoff
LAND (full)	< 250 km/h	Landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max ATA (Takeoff)	1.42
Max ATA (Emergency)	1.58 (1 min only)
Max RPM	2,700
Oil Temp Max	90 C
CHT Max	210 C

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	~430 L
Max G	+7.0 (limit)
Guns	2x MG 131 (13mm) + 2x MG 151/20 (20mm)
Max Crosswind	12 kts
Best Combat Alt	5,000-6,500 m

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 is considered by many historians to be the finest German piston-engine fighter of World War II. When it appeared in 1941, it outclassed the Spitfire Mk V, forcing a crisis in the RAF. The A-8, introduced in 1944, was the most-produced Fw 190 variant, featuring the powerful BMW 801 D-2 radial engine. It was a versatile platform used for fighter, ground attack, and bomber interception roles, with the R8 'Sturmbock' variant becoming a fearsome bomber destroyer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau
first Flight: 1939
role: Air superiority fighter / ground attack / interceptor
crew: 1 pilot
engines: 1x BMW 801 D-2 (1,700 hp)
max Speed: 654 km/h (406 mph)
range: 800 km (497 miles)
ceiling: 37,400 ft
weight: 4,900 kg (MTOW)

Sources: Focke-Wulf Fw 190 - Wikipedia, Chuck's Guide - DCS Fw 190 A-8, Fw 190 - National Museum of the USAF