In 1941, the appearance of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 stunned Allied forces. Initially misidentified, this radial-engine fighter quickly demonstrated superior speed and agility, even outclassing the ...

This particular late-model Fw-190F-8, complete with modified injectors on the engine compressor on its BMW 801D-2 radial engine, was one of 16 such fighter bombers stationed at a Luftwaffe base ...

Meet the Focke-Wulf Fw 190: Along with the well-known Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 became the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s Jagdwaffe (fighter force) during the Second World War.

From The Archives: 80 Years Ago In Aviation Week - Design Analysis No. 9 / Focke-Wulf 190 Steve Trimble November 26, 2024 ...