The "Dora" variants of the 190 featured an enormous number of improvements over the original "Anton" variants. Also referred to as the Langnasen-Dora ("Long-nose Dora"), it replaced the original radial engine found in the Antons with a water-cooled inverted V12 engine that extended the length of the fuselage and decreased drag. To keep drag to a minimum while also sufficiently cooling the engine, an annular radiator was fitted, which could extend tiny flaps out for increased cooling when needed. This, in combination with the Jumo 213E, meant that the Dora variants were substantially faster and could climb much quicker than the Anton variants.

The D-9, specifically, was one of the first main production variants of the Dora. Early D-9s weren't fitted with the MW-50 system, but as more kits were being developed, they were sent out to squadrons utilizing the D-9. Although the Allied bombing campaign posed a significant threat by 1944, the Fw 190 Dora was primarily employed for anti-fighter duties until the more specialized Ta 152s would arrive on the front line. The next major development was the D-11, which removed the 13 mm machine guns and added 2 30 mm MK 108 cannons on the wings for extra firepower. The D-12 also continued the theme with an additional 30 mm MK 108 cannon firing through the nose but replaced the 30 mm wing-mounted cannons with 20 mm MG 151s. Only a few D-12s were produced, and it was never a main production variant like the D-9 and D-13.

The Fw 190 D-12 has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The D-12 is largely the same as the other Dora variants in-game. It does feature better high-altitude performance over the D-9, which unfortunately comes with the trade-off of performing worse at lower altitudes. In air realistic battles, players should climb and boom and zoom opponents. Dogfighting should be a last resort due to the Dora's poor turning ability. However, the poor turning ability can be somewhat compensated for by the Dora's excellent flaps, which have relatively high structural limits, especially the takeoff flaps that can be extended up to 700 km/h (437 mph). Overall, the D-12 is a decent aircraft that can compete against enemy fighters and attack ground targets with bombs.