Approximately 28 are known to have survived the Second World War. Some ended up in private collections, but most went to museums.
Robert Grinsell has written: 'Focke-Wulf Fw 190' -- subject(s): Focke-Wulf 190 (Fighter planes), Focke-Wulf Fw 190 (Fighter plane)
Kurt Tank, who worked for as an aeronautical engineer and test pilot for Focke-Wulf, created the Focke-Wulf FW 190 to counter the Spitfire threat.
Focke-Wulf's first military craft was the Focke-Wulf FW 190, created in 1939 (and introduced to the Luftwaffe in 1941), but they had created civilian aircraft for years before that.
The original Focke-Wulf FW 190 had 6 guns - 4 20mm cannons and 2 13mm cannons.
The D9 (Dorra 9) is a variation of the 190. The best version and made in the largest numbers for that reason.
Produced between 1941 and 1945, over 20,000 were built
the main German fighters were the Focke-Wulf 190, the BF-109, and the Stuka
The Messerschmitt Bf-109 and Focke Wulf Fw-190 was one of the best German fighter planes used in the WW2.
The Focke Wulf FW-190 was far superior - it was faster, had more potent guns, and a great roll rate. However, the ME-109 was produced in larger numbers, and had sufficient guns to earn more kills than the FW-190 during WW2.
Morten Jessen has written: 'Junkers JU 52' -- subject(s): Aerial operations, German, German Aerial operations, Germany, Germany. Luftwaffe, History, Junkers Ju-52 (Transport plane), World War, 1939-1945 'Focke Wulf 190' -- subject(s): Aerial operations, German, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 (Fighter plane), German Aerial operations, World War, 1939-1945
685 km/h (426 mph) at 6,600 m (21,655 ft), 710 km/h (440 mph) at 37,000 ft (11,000 m)
The Focke-Wulf FW 190 was a crucial fighter aircraft for the Luftwaffe during World War II, known for its versatility, speed, and strong armament. Introduced in 1941, it effectively countered the Allied aircraft, particularly the British Spitfire and later the American P-51 Mustang. Its design featured a powerful radial engine and a robust airframe, making it a formidable adversary in aerial combat. The FW 190 played a significant role in various theaters of war, contributing to Germany's air superiority early in the conflict.