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* 4 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (140 rpg outer + 250 rpg inner = 780 total) | * 4 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (140 rpg outer + 250 rpg inner = 780 total) | ||
* 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total) | * 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total) | ||
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* Amazing roll rate, as to be expected of the Fw 190 line | * Amazing roll rate, as to be expected of the Fw 190 line | ||
* Great energy retention | * Great energy retention | ||
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* Poor pitch/turn rate without combat flap angle makes dog fighting very risky, but not impossible | * Poor pitch/turn rate without combat flap angle makes dog fighting very risky, but not impossible | ||
* Elevator response and pitch rate very slow at low-medium speeds | * Elevator response and pitch rate very slow at low-medium speeds | ||
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* Generally outclassed by other Fw 190 when engaging in turn fights | * Generally outclassed by other Fw 190 when engaging in turn fights | ||
* Mediocre climb rate for its battle rating and as Fw 190's go | * Mediocre climb rate for its battle rating and as Fw 190's go | ||
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* [[Fw 190 A-8 (USA)]], the premium American version. | * [[Fw 190 A-8 (USA)]], the premium American version. | ||
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Revision as of 01:36, 5 August 2019
Contents
| This page is about the German fighter Fw 190 A-8. For other versions, see Fw 190 (Family). |
Description
The Fw 190 A-8 is a rank IV German fighter
with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB/SB) and 5.0 (RB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 5,500 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 622 | 601 | 10300 | 24.2 | 25.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 450 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 5,500 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 687 | 652 | 10300 | 21.4 | 22.8 | 19.5 | 14.1 | 450 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flaps (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 900 | ~12 | ~6 | ||
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 420 | < 240 | < 550 | > 280 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 700 m | 1,498 hp | 1,874 hp |
| Setting 2 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 5,300 m | 1,301 hp | 1,628 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 6 mm Steel - Fore cowl ring
- 10 mm Steel - Cowl ring
- 6 mm Steel - Under engine armour
- 8 mm Steel - Under cockpit/fuel tank armour plate
- 5 mm Steel - Rear fuel tank armour
- 8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat armour
- 6 mm Steel - Pilot's seat armour
- 12 mm Steel - Headrest armour
- 57 mm Bulletproof glass
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Fw 190 A-8 is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (140 rpg outer + 250 rpg inner = 780 total)
- 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
Suspended armament
The Fw 190 A-8 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets
Usage in battles
The Fw 190 A-8 possesses far below average speed, acceleration and climb ability for its rank. It does, however, have great high-speed control and a wicked armament that will shred any fighter almost instantly. It is recommended that you climb to the side and let your teammates engage first so you can put your excellent BnZ ability to work. If you spot a bandit co-alt, a head-on attack followed by an evasive manoeuvre and then extending away to repeat the process is a recommended tactic. If a bandit has superior energy and is pressing an attack against you, try to drag them to friendlies, but don't sacrifice too much energy to do so. If you are skilled enough, another tactic would be to initiate a scissors manoeuvre; either rolling or flat, and then break away when he goes to yo-yo to control his overshoot. The scissors is a highly effective manoeuvre in the 190 A-8. If you are ballsy enough to press for a gun solution when scissoring an enemy, you could be greatly rewarded. In summary, climb to the side, BnZ like a champ, never get in a sustained turn fight, and use your rate of roll to free yourself when cornered.
The Fw 190 A-8 sits at a high battle rating, close to the Spitfire LF Mk IX and La-7B-20, both of which are vastly superior planes overall. It frequently faces Tempests, Fw 190 A-5, Bf 109 G variants, Griffon Spitfires and F4U-1C's. Unfortunately, the A-8 is by and large worse than all of these planes, but it still possesses some unique advantages and if piloted correctly is going to give anyone trouble. However, these advantages are quite predictable and easily countered by an attentive opponent.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Not controllable | Controllable Auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Combined | Not controllable 2 gears |
Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | Offensive 13 mm | ||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 13 mm MGs | ||
| III | Wings repair | Engine | Offensive 20 mm | R6 modification | |
| IV | Engine injection | Cover | New 20 mm cannons | ||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Amazing roll rate, as to be expected of the Fw 190 line
- Great energy retention
- Gets an interceptor airspawn
- Massive pool of cannon ammunition
- Well armoured frontal profile
- Powerful MG 151/20 with access to Minengeschoß dense belts
- MG FF/M's found on previous Fw 190 variants replaced with MG 151/20
Cons:
- Poor pitch/turn rate without combat flap angle makes dog fighting very risky, but not impossible
- Elevator response and pitch rate very slow at low-medium speeds
- Outboard wing 20 mm cannon loaded with 140 round belts, while inboard/wing root mounted cannon fed from 250 round belts
- Manoeuvrability at speeds below 350 km/h
- Generally outclassed by other Fw 190 when engaging in turn fights
- Mediocre climb rate for its battle rating and as Fw 190's go
- Slow turn rate, can even be outturned by a B-25
History
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Media
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See also
- Fw 190 A-8 (USA), the premium American version.
- NC.900, the gift French version.
External links
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- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
- other literature.
| Germany fighters | |
|---|---|
| Heinkel | |
| He 51 | He 51 A-1 · He 51 B-1 · He 51 B-2/H · He 51 C-1 · He 51 C-1/L |
| He 100 | He 100 D-1 |
| He 112 | He 112 A-0 · He 112 B-0 · He 112 B-1/U2 · He 112 B-2/U2 · He 112 V-5 |
| Messerschmitt | |
| Bf 109 (Jumo) | Flegel's Bf 109 A · Bf 109 B-1 · Bf 109 C-1 · Bf 109 C-1 |
| Bf 109 (DB-601) | Bf 109 E-1 · Bf 109 E-3 · Bf 109 E-4 · Bf 109 E-7/U2 · Bf 109 F-1 · Bf 109 F-2 · Bf 109 F-4 · Bf 109 F-4/trop |
| Bf 109 (DB-605) | Bf 109 G-2/trop · Bf 109 G-2 · Bf 109 G-6 · Bf 109 G-10 · Bf 109 G-14 · Bf 109 K-4 |
| Focke-Wulf | |
| Fw 190 (early) | Fw 190 A-1 · Fw 190 A-4 · Fw 190 A-5 · Fw 190 A-5 · Fw 190 A-5/U2 · Fw 190 A-5/U14 · Fw 190 A-8 · Fw 190 C |
| Fw 190 (late) | Fw 190 D-9 · Fw 190 D-12 · Fw 190 D-13 |
| Ta 152 | Ta 152 C-3 · Ta 152 H-1 |
| Blohm & Voss | |
| BV 155 | BV 155 B-1 |
| Captured: | |
| USA | ▀P-47D-16-RE · ▀P-47D |
| USSR | ▀La-5FN · ▀Yak-1B |
| Britain | ▀Tempest Mk V |
| Italy | |
| CR.42 | ▀CR.42 · ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN |
| G.50 | ▀G.50 serie 2 · ▀G.50 AS serie 7 |
| C.200 | ▀C. 200 serie 3 · ▀C. 200 serie 7 |
| C.202 | ▀C. 202 |
| Finland | ▀Hawk H-75A-2 |
