Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 Würger was designed by Kurt Tank. The nickname Würger means Shrike. This fighter has werknummer 170393 and was part of Jagdgeschwader 1. Jagdgeschwader 1 “Oesau” was a German World War II fighter wing created in 1939. Between 1940 and 1942, JG 1 operated primarily over the Western Front and northern occupied Europe. During the initial days of the war, JG 1 faced little resistance, apart from occasional Royal Air Force excursions. Photographed at Luftfahrtmuseum-hannover in 2012.
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 Würger
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 was a German fighter aircraft introduced during World War II, part of the Fw 190 series, one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful and versatile fighters. The A-8 variant, produced starting in 1944, was an enhanced model designed to counter the growing threat from Allied bombers and fighters, incorporating several improvements over its predecessors.
The Fw 190 A-8 was powered by a BMW 801D-2 radial engine, which provided 1,700 horsepower, enabling the aircraft to achieve a top speed of 654 km/h (406 mph). It had a range of around 1,000 km (620 miles), making it effective for long-range missions such as bomber intercepts and ground support.
Armed with two 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns mounted in the engine cowling and four 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons in the wings, the Fw 190 A-8 was a formidable adversary in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The heavy armament allowed it to engage both Allied bombers and enemy fighters with devastating effect.
The Fw 190 A-8 was highly maneuverable and robust, capable of surviving considerable damage and continuing operations. It was used extensively in defensive roles over Germany and occupied territories, facing off against Allied bombers and fighters, including the P-51 Mustang. Its success on the battlefield made it one of the most respected aircraft of the war.
The Focke-Wulf Fw A-8 is a reconstructed aircraft with markings of 6./JG I, based at Salzwedel in 1944. It has a given Werknummer; 170393 and construction number 990000.
Thank you for the excellent photos. A fine example of a FW 190.
Thank you Mark