Germany Stunned By America's P-47 Eight .50 Cals And Their FW-190s Were Outgunned

Most Fw 190s were the "A" series, powered by a BMW radial engine. Late in 1943, however, the more capable "D" series appeared in action against U.S. bombers, powered by the more powerful Jumo 213 inline, liquid-cooled engine. Because the larger engine lengthened its nose, a 20-inch section had to be added to the Fw 190D-9's fuselage just forward of the tail. During its lifetime, more than 20,000 Fw 190s of all types were built. #avgeek #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

If there's one warbird that really growls, it's the Fw 190A-5. This one isn’t a replica. It’s the real deal—restored to flying condition by Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection, and it’s powered by the original BMW 801 radial engine. That makes it the only airworthy Fw 190 in the world flying with its correct, factory-spec engine. Originally built in 1943, this aircraft flew with the Luftwaffe on the Eastern Front. It was eventually shot down over the former Soviet Union, where it crash-lande

The original Focke-Wulf Fw 190, known as the "Würger" (Butcher Bird), was a game-changer when it first appeared in 1941. Designed by Kurt Tank, its powerful BMW 801 radial engine, heavy armament, and blistering roll rate gave it a fearsome reputation and a significant edge over early Allied fighters like the Spitfire Mk. Vb. Pilots loved its sturdy design, excellent visibility, and stable handling, making it a truly formidable opponent. But this isn't a vintage restoration; it's a modern enginee

Witness the legendary Focke-Wulf Fw 190 roar back to life at Hahnweide Airshow 2025! Pilot Klaus masterfully starts the powerful radial engine. A must-see moment for every warbird enthusiast and history lover. 👉 Turn up the volume and enjoy this rare close-up view of one of the most iconic fighters of World War II! #Fw190 #FockeWulf #HahnweideAirshow #Warbird #fblifestyle #AviationHistory #AircraftRestoration @Top-Fans | Warbirds

26K views · 1K reactions | Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 at The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands - the ‘butcher bird’ #ww2 #wwii #ww2history #luftwaffe #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft | Facebook