The ninth incarnation of the Fw 190 D series (with what exactly happened to codes D1 – D8 being something of a mystery), nicknamed Dora, is generally considered to be the best propeller-driven WWII German fighter at mid-to-low altitudes and by many modern warbird enthusiasts, it’s considered to be the most attractive. One of the biggest changes from earlier FW 190 models was the Jumo 213A inline engine, and transitioning away from the bulky, open radial style to the more aerodynamic domed cone-shaped nose. Instead of focusing on armor and heavy caliber artillery (which is not to say it didn’t have any; the Fw 190 D-9 was equipped with two cowl-mounted 13mm MG 131 heavy machine guns, as well as two 20mm MG 151/20 autocannons in the wingroot, with all four weapons synchronized to fire through the propeller arc), the Fw 190 D-9 excelled in maneuverability and speed. In addition to the impressive speed, it had superior climb rates and generally handled better than both its predecessors and enemy competitors, proving to be a strong opponent to the P-51s and later model Spitfires.
Design Characteristics for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9
Length 33 feet, 5.5 inches (10.2 m)
Wingspan 34 feet, 5 inches (10.51 m)
Height 11 feet (3.35 m)
Wing Area 197 feet2 (18.3 m2)
Empty Weight 7,694 lbs. (3490 kg)
Loaded Weight 9,413 lbs. (4270 kg)
Max Take-off Weight 10,670 lbs. (4840 kg)
Performance Specs for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9Max Speed (21,655 feet / 6,600 m) 426 mph (685 km/h)
Max Speed (36,000 feet / 11,000 m) 440 mph (710 km/h)
Range 519 miles (835 km)
Service Ceiling 39,370 feet (12,000 m)
Rate of Climb 3,300 fpm (17 m/s)
Wing Loading 47.7 lb/ft² (233 kg/m2)
D-9 without engine sealing - 15 km/h; with ETC 504 + fixed wheel covering about -10 km/h. This indicates that the D-9 reached the following speeds - minimum: (1561 hp)
606 km/h (377 mph) at sea level with MW 50 injection and engine sealing; without ETC 504 and variable wheel covering.
591 km/h (367 mph) at sea level with MW 50 injection; without engine sealing, ETC 504 and variable wheel covering.
581 km/h (361 mph) at sea level with MW 50 injection, ETC 504 and fixed wheel covering; without engine sealing.
With 1900 PS engine set up:
578 km/h (359 mph) at sea level without engine sealing and variable wheel covering.
568 km/h (353 mph) at sea level with ETC 504 and fixed wheel covering.
Armament Guns: (all synchronized to fire through propeller arc)
2 × 13 mm (.51 in) MG 131 machine guns with 475 rpg
2 × 20 mm MG 151 cannons with 250 rpg in the wing root
Bombs: 1 × 500 kg (1,102 lb) SC 500 bomb (optional)
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