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02-17-2005, 05:04 AM
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  | The Best Fw-190 Variant...? What do you think the best 190 variant is? |
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02-17-2005, 06:30 AM
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| In terms of looks or performance? |
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02-17-2005, 06:36 AM
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| Performance  We done the thread on looks a while back... |
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02-17-2005, 06:39 AM
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 | D-9 for dogfighting, A-8/R-8 for bomber destroying.
__________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004  To those in that club. |
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02-17-2005, 09:06 AM
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| FW-190 G-3, best german Figther-bomber. 2 x 300l droptanks 1 x AB 500 small arms dispenser. 2x Mauser Mg-151/20 with 200 rounds Range circa 1200 km What more do you need...?  |
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02-17-2005, 09:58 AM
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| Ill be going for the F-8  |
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02-17-2005, 12:23 PM
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| Der Crewchief   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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| All around the Fw-190D-9! She was the prettiest of the 190's and had great performance. Type: Fighter & Fighter/Bomber Origin: Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau Gmbh. Models: D series First Flight: Late 1942 Final Delivery: N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engine: Model: Junkers Jumo 213A-1 Type: Water-Cooled Inverted V12 Number: One Horsepower: 1,776 hp (2,240 hp Emergency Boost) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dimensions: Wing span: 34 ft. 5½ in. (10.50m) Wing Surface Area: 196.99 Sq. Ft. (18.30m²) Length: 33 ft. 5¼ in. (10.2m) Height: 11 ft. 0¼ in. (3.35m) Weights: Empty: 3,500 kg (7,720 lbs.) Loaded: 4,840 kg (10,670 lbs.) Performance: Maximum Speed: 440mph (704km/h) Cruise Speed: N/A Range: 560 miles (900km) Initial Climb: 3,300 ft. (1000m) Per Minute Endurance: N/A Service Ceiling: 32,810 ft. (10,000m) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Armament: Two 13mm MG 131 above engine Two 20mm MG 151/20 in wing roots Bomb Load: One 1,100 lb. (500 kg) bomb on centerline. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments: The Dora 9 went into production in the Autumn of 1944. The mating of a bomber engine to a fighter airframe resulted in an extremely fast aircraft. Later the D-models were redesignated the Ta 152.
__________________  fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" |
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02-17-2005, 12:27 PM
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__________________  "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." | |
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02-17-2005, 12:40 PM
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| Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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| Dont tell me you think the A looks better? If you say that you are on crack!
__________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" |
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02-17-2005, 12:42 PM
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| you weren't here for that disscussion then?? yes the A was better looking..........
__________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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02-17-2005, 12:44 PM
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| Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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| Actually I was here for it but you are not in your right mind the A was not as sleek looking and was more menacing looking, however the Dora was just beautfiful you are out of your mind! It also had better performance.
__________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" |
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02-17-2005, 12:47 PM
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| performance wise yes the D was better but in no way was the D better looking than the A...............
__________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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02-17-2005, 12:49 PM
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| Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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| Sorry my friend yes the D was better looking! But this can go on forever, believe what you may and to each there own.
__________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" |
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02-17-2005, 12:52 PM
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| you're only saying that because you know you're wrong........
__________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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02-17-2005, 01:24 PM
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| No one can be wrong about 'looks', as "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder"  |
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