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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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[[File:GarageImage_Fw_190_A-8_USA.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | [[File:GarageImage_Fw_190_A-8_USA.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} premium American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in Update 1.43. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} premium American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.43]]. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,500 m) |
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters) | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! AB |
! RB | ! RB | ||
! AB | ! AB | ||
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! RB | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |617||600|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||24.5||25.0||7.8||10.0||450 |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,500 m) |
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ||
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! RB | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |689||652|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||21.2||22.8||23.4||14.1||450 |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! Arrestor gear | ! Arrestor gear | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | X || | + | | X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! - | ! - | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || | + | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||N/A|| ~19 || ~19 |
|- | |- | ||
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! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | < | + | | < 420 || < 510 || < 510 || > 280 |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | 1,500 m || 1,677 hp || 1,971 hp |
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | |
|- | |- | ||
! Optimal altitude | ! Optimal altitude | ||
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | 5,900 m || 1,478 hp || 1,804 hp |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | + | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3 |
|- | |- | ||
! Optimal altitude | ! Optimal altitude | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | + | <!-- Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems. --> | |
+ | * 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 chair armour | ||
+ | * 6 mm Steel - Pilot's chair armour | ||
+ | * 12 mm Steel - Headrest armour | ||
+ | * 57 mm Bulletproof glass | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
− | <!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' | + | <!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''--> |
− | {{main| | + | {{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 131 (13 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 4 x | + | * 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, wing-mounted (250 + 140 rpg each wing = 780 total) |
− | + | * 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total) | |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | + | <!-- Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB). --> | |
+ | 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 processes is a recommended tactic. If a bandit has superior E and is pressing an attack against you, try to drag them to friendlies, but don't sacrifice too much E to do so. If you are skilled enough, another tactic would be to initiate a scissors; 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, Boom & Zoom like a champ, never get in a sustained turn fight, and use your rate of roll to free yourself when cornered. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Specific enemies worth noting ==== | ||
+ | The premium 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-10 variants, Griffon Spitfires and F4U-1C's. Unfortunately, the A-8 is by large worse than all of these planes, but it still possesses some unique advantages and if piloted correctly is really going to give anyone trouble. However, these advantages are quite predictable and easily nullified by an attentive opponent. | ||
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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! Type | ! Type | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" |Combined|| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable |
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| Radiator | | Radiator | ||
| | | | ||
− | | | + | | Offensive 13 mm |
|- | |- | ||
| II | | II | ||
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| Compressor | | Compressor | ||
| Airframe | | Airframe | ||
− | | | + | | New 13 mm MGs |
|- | |- | ||
| III | | III | ||
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| Engine | | Engine | ||
| | | | ||
− | | | + | | Offensive 20 mm |
|- | |- | ||
| IV | | IV | ||
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| Engine Injection | | Engine Injection | ||
| Cover | | Cover | ||
− | | | + | | New 20 mm cannons |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | + | <!-- Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective". --> | |
− | |||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | + | * Very strong 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons | |
− | * | + | * Great roll rate |
+ | * Great energy retention | ||
+ | * Heavy armament | ||
+ | * Plenty of ammo | ||
+ | * Well armoured from the front | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | + | * Large, slow turn rate combined with no combat flaps greatly reduces dogfight efficiency | |
− | * | + | * Elevator has low responsibility & effect on low-medium speeds |
+ | * Manoeuvrability at low speeds is bad | ||
+ | * Bad climb rate for a 190 | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
<!--''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''--> | <!--''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''--> | ||
− | On January 1, 1945, | + | |
+ | On January 1, 1945, an Fw 190 A-8 (W.Nr. 681497) flown by Corporal Walter Wagner from 4./JG 4 landed at the allied-held field at St Trond, Belgium, after having been hit by flak and being forced to make an emergency landing during Operation Bodenplatte. From here it was transferred to the 404th Fighter Group, USAAF.<ref name="Wikimedia description">US Army Air Forces. File:Fw 190 A-8.Jpg. Wikimedia Commons. 1 Apr. 2010, Accessed: [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fw_190_A-8.jpg Website]</ref><ref name="WingsPalette">Ivanov, Grigory. "Focke-Wulf Fw.190A/S Wurger - USA." Wings Palette. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2019.[http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/f/451/3/0#2 Website]</ref> It was later repainted. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | + | <!--An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.--> | |
+ | [[File:Fw_190_A-8(WNr681497).jpg|350px|thumb|none|Captured German Fw 190, still in its original paint, repaired and evaluated by the US military. (''Note the removed guns'')]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | < | + | <references /> |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
+ | |||
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
+ | |||
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
+ | {{AirManufacturer Focke-Wulf}} | ||
{{USA fighters}} | {{USA fighters}} | ||
{{USA premium aircraft}} | {{USA premium aircraft}} |
Revision as of 00:15, 31 December 2019
Contents
This page is about the aircraft Fw 190 A-8 (USA). For other uses, see Fw 190 (Family). |
Description
The ▃Fw 190 A-8 is a Rank IV premium American fighter
with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB/SB) and 5.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.43.
General info
Flight Performance
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 | ||
617 | 600 | 10300 | 24.5 | 25.0 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 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 | ||
689 | 652 | 10300 | 21.2 | 22.8 | 23.4 | 14.1 | 450 |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
912 | 310 | N/A | ~19 | ~19 |
Optimal velocities | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 420 | < 510 | < 510 | > 280 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
---|---|---|
Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
1,500 m | 1,677 hp | 1,971 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
5,900 m | 1,478 hp | 1,804 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 chair armour
- 6 mm Steel - Pilot's chair armour
- 12 mm Steel - Headrest armour
- 57 mm Bulletproof glass
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Fw 190 A-8 (USA) is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, wing-mounted (250 + 140 rpg each wing = 780 total)
- 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
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 processes is a recommended tactic. If a bandit has superior E and is pressing an attack against you, try to drag them to friendlies, but don't sacrifice too much E to do so. If you are skilled enough, another tactic would be to initiate a scissors; 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, Boom & Zoom like a champ, never get in a sustained turn fight, and use your rate of roll to free yourself when cornered.
Specific enemies worth noting
The premium 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-10 variants, Griffon Spitfires and F4U-1C's. Unfortunately, the A-8 is by large worse than all of these planes, but it still possesses some unique advantages and if piloted correctly is really going to give anyone trouble. However, these advantages are quite predictable and easily nullified by an attentive opponent.
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Not controllable | Controllable | Not controllable | Controllable | Combined | Not controllable | 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 | ||
IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 20 mm cannons |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very strong 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons
- Great roll rate
- Great energy retention
- Heavy armament
- Plenty of ammo
- Well armoured from the front
Cons:
- Large, slow turn rate combined with no combat flaps greatly reduces dogfight efficiency
- Elevator has low responsibility & effect on low-medium speeds
- Manoeuvrability at low speeds is bad
- Bad climb rate for a 190
History
On January 1, 1945, an Fw 190 A-8 (W.Nr. 681497) flown by Corporal Walter Wagner from 4./JG 4 landed at the allied-held field at St Trond, Belgium, after having been hit by flak and being forced to make an emergency landing during Operation Bodenplatte. From here it was transferred to the 404th Fighter Group, USAAF.[1][2] It was later repainted.
Media
References
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on aircraft;
- other literature.
Focke-Wulf Aircraft Corporation (Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau Aktiengesellschaft) | |
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Fighters | Fw 190 A-1 · Fw 190 A-4 · Fw 190 A-5 · Fw 190 A-5/U2 · Fw 190 A-5/U12 · Fw 190 A-5/U14 · Fw 190 A-8 |
Fw 190 C | |
Fw 190 D-9 · Fw 190 D-12 · Fw 190 D-13 | |
Fw 190 F-8 | |
Ta 152 C-3* · Ta 152 H-1* · Ta 154 A-1* | |
Bombers | Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1 |
Export | ▅Fw 190 A-5 |
Captured | ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▂Fw 190 D-9 |
* In 1944, the Germany Air Ministry changed new fighter aircraft designation to that of the chief designer. Kurt Tank was the chief designer at Focke-Wulf and later aircraft he designed were given the prefix of Ta. |
USA fighters | |
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P-26 Peashooter | P-26A-33 · P-26A-34 · P-26A-34 M2 · P-26B-35 |
P-36 Hawk | P-36A · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-36C · ○P-36C · P-36G |
P-39 Airacobra | P-400 · P-39N-0 · P-39Q-5 |
P-40 | P-40C · P-40E-1 · P-40E-1 TD · P-40F-10 |
P-43 Lancer | P-43A-1 |
P-47 Thunderbolt | P-47D-22-RE · P-47D-25 · P-47D-28 · P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-47N-15 |
P-51 Mustang | P-51 · P-51A (Thunder League) · P-51C-10 · P-51D-5 · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · P-51D-30 · P-51H-5-NA |
P-63 Kingcobra | P-63A-5 · P-63A-10 · P-63C-5 · ␠Kingcobra |
Prototypes | XP-55 |
F2A Buffalo | F2A-1 · Thach's F2A-1 · F2A-3 |
BF2C | BF2C-1 |
F3F | F3F-2 · Galer's F3F-2 |
F4F Wildcat | F4F-3 · F4F-4 |
F4U Corsair | F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · F4U-1D · F4U-1C · F4U-4 · F4U-4B · F4U-4B VMF-214 · F2G-1 |
F6F Hellcat | F6F-5 · F6F-5N |
F8F Bearcat | F8F-1 · F8F-1B |
Other countries | ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃A6M2 · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc |
USA premium aircraft | |
---|---|
Fighters | Thach's F2A-1 · Galer's F3F-2 · F2G-1 · F4U-4B VMF-214 · P-26A-34 · P-40C · P-43A-1 |
P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-51A · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · ␠Kingcobra · XP-55 | |
▃A6M2 · ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc | |
Twin-engine fighters | XP-38G · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · YP-38 · P-61A-11 · XF5F · XP-50 · F7F-3 |
Jet fighters | P-59A · F-86F-35 · F-89B · F-89D · F-4S Phantom II · F-5C · F-20A |
Strike aircraft | A-1H · A2D-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 · AV-8A · A-6E TRAM · A-10A |
Bombers | A-26C-45DT · B-10B · BTD-1 · PBM-3 "Mariner" · PV-2D |