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FW-190D Long-Nose Dora
FW-190D Dora ("Langnasen-Dora")
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| Fw 190D Dora] | |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
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| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| Designer | Kurt Tank |
| First flight | 1 June 1939 |
| Introduction | August 1941 |
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| Primary users | Luftwaffe |
| Produced | 1941–1945 (65 produced post-War for French Air Force) |
| Number built | Over 20,000 |
| Developed into | Focke-Wulf Ta 152 |
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History Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG
FW-190D Long-Nose Dora ("Langnasen-Dora")
The Fw 190 D (nicknamed Dora; or Long-Nose Dora ("Langnasen-Dora") was intended as the high-altitude performance version of the A-series.
The Fw 190 D-9 is a rank III German fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB/RB) and 5.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.37.
The Fw 190 D-9 is considered by many to be the best prop plane Germany has at 6.0 battle rating and below, and for good reason. The 190 D-9 is one of the few planes where its advantages are in extreme excess of its disadvantages. With its outstanding climb, high speed, crisp controls and tight firepower it is able to zoom in, get shots on target, and then escape in the blink of an eye. It may have mushy manoeuvring at low speeds, and may not be the best aircraft to take into the high vertical while slow, but it is by and large a top-tier aircraft in good hands.
Operational history
It is widely considered that manoeuvrability is how well a plane can turn, which is the D-9's case as its turning is generally poor. The D-9's turn rate is at its best above 450 km/h, where it can swing its nose around at alarming speed. At speeds below 320 km/h, the D-9 is one of the worst turners in the game. It is important to keep speeds relatively high to maximise your turn rate and manoeuvring potential. Energy conserving manoeuvres like yo-yos should be utilised to make the most out of your precious energy reserve. Never get in sustained turning engagements, always disengage early if you find yourself losing too much speed. While the D-9 may be a bad turner, it more than makes up for it with its extremely responsive and high rate of roll. The Fw 190's have always been known to dominate in this area, and the D-9 continues the 190 traditions of crushing the opposition here. The rate of roll is sadly best utilised
| Characteristics | Max Speed(km/h at 4,800 m) | Max altitude(metres) | Turn time(seconds) | Rate of climb(metres/second) | Take-off run(metres) | |||
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| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 680 | 655 | 12000 | 21.6 | 22.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 453 |
| Upgraded | 745 | 710 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 22.0 | 15.8 | ||
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Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG
FW-190D Long-Nose Dora ("Langnasen-Dora")
Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG
FW-190D Long-Nose Dora ("Langnasen-Dora")
General Info
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- Crew: One
- Length: 8.95 m (29 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 10.506 m (34 ft 6 in)
- Height: 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 18.3 m2 (197 sq ft)
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Powerplant
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- Empty weight: 3,200 kg
- Gross weight: 4,417 kg
- Max takeoff weight: 4,900 kg
- Fuel capacity: 639 L 169 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × BMW 801D-2 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine 1,700 PS (1,677 hp; 1,250 kW) and up to 1,980 PS (1,953 hp; 1,456 kW) at 1.65 ata for up to 10 minutes of emergency powe
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Performance
- Maximum speed: 652 km/h (405 mph, 352 kn) at 5,920 m
- Range: 900–1,000 km (560–620 mi, 490–540 nmi)
- Combat range: 400–500 km (250–310 mi, 220–270 nmi)
- Ferry range: 900–1,000 km (560–620 mi, 490–540 nmi) ~1800–2000 km with droptank.
- Service ceiling: 10,350 m
- Rate of climb: 15 m/s (3,000 ft/min)
Armament
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- Guns:
- 2 × 13 mm (0.51 in) synchronized MG 131 machine guns
- 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) MG 151/20 E cannons, synchronized in the wing roots
- 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) MG 151/20 E cannons in mid-wing mounts
- Bombs: 1 bomb under fuselage or four bombs under wings.
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Links to Youtube & Others
The Fw 190 D-9 is definitely in the top 3 list for Germany's piston-engine fighter lineup. Thanks to the new inline engine, this Fw has a massive power upgrade from the radial versions of the Fw 190. The Fw 190 D-9 has a unique and powerful list of traits that set it apart from the pack and have solidified it as one of the deadliest battle rating fighters in the game.
FW-190D Long-Nose Dora ("Langnasen-Dora")
The Fw 190 D-9 carries a strong weapon set with two 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in the wing roots and two 13 mm MG-131 in the cowling.
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The Fw 190 D-9 carries a strong weapon set with two 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in the wing roots and two 13 mm MG-131 in the cowling.
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