FW 200 Condor - Aircraft of World War II

carman1877 · 05-27-2009, 06:49 PM

Need good pictures or videos of the Condor I couldnt find to may on search engines. Any interesting facts always wanted.

Also did it ever srafe targets? Pictures or videos if you can

Thanks

johnbr · 05-27-2009, 09:46 PM

There is a new book coming out very soon on it.

Flyboy2 · 05-27-2009, 09:53 PM

Try this video
YouTube - Focke Wulf FW200 Condor anti-shipping bomber in action

Hey by the way, found your post on defense talk... I think that the Condor could carry a torp

Soundbreaker Welch? · 05-27-2009, 10:31 PM

I wonder why the FW 200 condor wasn't used during the Battle of Britain. Did it not operate well at high altitudes?

Erich · 05-27-2009, 10:39 PM

the book has already been published via Ian Allan/Classic Publications

go pick up a copy, also a couple of you tube vids are in place for your enjoyment as well

check old book dealers for other books on the big K, use amazon it is your friend

Flyboy2 · 05-27-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundbreaker Welch?

I wonder why the FW 200 condor wasn't used during the Battle of Britain. Did it not operate well at high altitudes?

That might be it, but it also might be because it was primarily designed for maritime duties. It also may not have had a very good net effectiveness. I mean this by that the Fw-200 could carry 3,000kg of bombs while much smaller aircraft such as the Ju-88 and He-111 could carry 3,600kg (overload) and 2,500kg respectively. It may not have been as cost effective to use a four engined bomber that could carry almost as much as two engined bombers could. Just a theory, maybe some more knowledgable people can chime in.

carman1877 · 05-28-2009, 12:06 AM

Thanks Everybody, and that video helped to clear everything up. Flyboy thanks for the torpedo answer.

vikingBerserker · 05-28-2009, 12:08 AM

Here is a nice little book:

Aircraft Profile 099 - Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor

Youtube has some really nice videos on it.

Erich · 05-28-2009, 12:11 AM

it could NOT carry a torpedo by the way. the unit KG 40 bombed shipping as well as strafed as much of the decking of Allied ships as possible once it flew over the intended target to keep the AA gunners down if at all possible. also it was a rarity to see two Kondors anywhere close to one another in flight or on the attack, primarily if at all possible to fly out of the sun low or even low over the white caps in foul weather

you best bet for answers is focus on composing a library and not depend on the net.

vikingBerserker · 05-28-2009, 12:27 AM

Never heard of them carrying a standard topedo, only bombs, mines, and missles. I'd heard of some tests on special guided torpedos (Henschel IIRC) - not sure if that what being thought of.

Watanbe · 05-28-2009, 03:57 AM

"The scourge of the Atlantic"

I imagine a convoy would of shat themselves when they saw a Condor above!

Graeme · 05-28-2009, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikingBerserker

Never heard of them carrying a standard topedo, only bombs, mines, and missles. I'd heard of some tests on special guided torpedos (Henschel IIRC) - not sure if that what being thought of.

G'day VB. The first photo in your post above is a Junkers Ju-290.

Some artwork by Mike Bradrocke for AE No.67.

From top to bottom;
200C-3
200C-4
200C-4/U1-U2
200C-4/U3
200C-6
200C-8/U10.

A4K · 05-28-2009, 06:15 AM

Fantastic info guys!

ChrisMAg2 · 05-28-2009, 07:36 AM

FYI
in post #10 the first photo does not depict a Fw 200 C, but a Ju 290 A.

Njaco · 05-28-2009, 09:04 AM

Everybody beat me to it!!

I would venture a guess that at the time of BoB, the Luftwaffe still wasn't convinced about using heavy bombers w/ 4 engines. RIP General Wever.

05-27-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
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05-27-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,773	the book has already been published via Ian Allan/Classic Publications go pick up a copy, also a couple of you tube vids are in place for your enjoyment as well check old book dealers for other books on the big K, use amazon it is your friend __________________ Rip it up !

05-28-2009, 12:08 AM	#8
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,726	Here is a nice little book: Aircraft Profile 099 - Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor Youtube has some really nice videos on it. __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future" Last edited by vikingBerserker; 05-28-2009 at 12:20 AM.

05-28-2009, 12:11 AM	#9
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,773	it could NOT carry a torpedo by the way. the unit KG 40 bombed shipping as well as strafed as much of the decking of Allied ships as possible once it flew over the intended target to keep the AA gunners down if at all possible. also it was a rarity to see two Kondors anywhere close to one another in flight or on the attack, primarily if at all possible to fly out of the sun low or even low over the white caps in foul weather you best bet for answers is focus on composing a library and not depend on the net. __________________ Rip it up !

05-28-2009, 03:57 AM	#11
Watanbe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 510	"The scourge of the Atlantic" I imagine a convoy would of shat themselves when they saw a Condor above! __________________

05-27-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
carman1877 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 42	FW 200 Condor Need good pictures or videos of the Condor I couldnt find to may on search engines. Any interesting facts always wanted. Also did it ever srafe targets? Pictures or videos if you can Thanks

05-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#2
johnbr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 284	There is a new book coming out very soon on it.

05-27-2009, 09:53 PM	#3
Flyboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 648	Try this video YouTube - Focke Wulf FW200 Condor anti-shipping bomber in action Hey by the way, found your post on defense talk... I think that the Condor could carry a torp

05-28-2009, 12:06 AM	#7
carman1877 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 42	Thanks Everybody, and that video helped to clear everything up. Flyboy thanks for the torpedo answer.

05-28-2009, 12:27 AM	#10
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,726	Never heard of them carrying a standard topedo, only bombs, mines, and missles. I'd heard of some tests on special guided torpedos (Henschel IIRC) - not sure if that what being thought of. __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"

05-28-2009, 06:15 AM	#13
A4K Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,224	Fantastic info guys!

05-28-2009, 07:36 AM	#14
ChrisMAg2 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany and/or Manila, Philippines Posts: 66	FYI in post #10 the first photo does not depict a Fw 200 C, but a Ju 290 A. __________________ Regards Christian M. Aguilar

05-28-2009, 09:04 AM	#15
Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey, United States Posts: 10,228	Everybody beat me to it!! I would venture a guess that at the time of BoB, the Luftwaffe still wasn't convinced about using heavy bombers w/ 4 engines. RIP General Wever. __________________ "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's English, thank a soldier!" http://www.njcacoa.org/

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