Tamiya 61037 - 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-3 WWII  [61037]

Concerning the Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-3

Growth of the FW190 series started in to the Autumn of 1937, under an agreement distributed by the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (Air Ministry) for starters chair fighter to improve the Messerschmitt Bf109. Two proposals was indeed submitted by Kurt Tank, the technical manager about the Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau (aircraft factory). The idea utilising the then fresh BMW 801 aircooled radial motor wound up being selected. This tough and effective engine ended up being placed into a robust airframe and supplied superb management, well-balanced control, and fast acceleration.
It entered solution in 1941, traveling alongside the Bf 109 and yes it quickly took control of environment superiority inside English Channel. Developing it self as a mainstay fighter connected with Luftwaffe, it outperformed todays Spitfire Mk. V's in just about any respect and maintained this advantage before arrival of the Spitfire IX in July 1942. The FW 190 fighter underwent constant enhancement throughout its life. The A-3 variation used the improved BMW 801Dg engine that produced 1,700hp. Armament was increased from three to four tools, comprising two fast shooting MG 151's inside wing origins; two MG FF's outboard related to landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 device firearms.

Throughout WW2, numerous Luftwaffe squadrons permitted personal pilot markings and distinctive squadron insignia to be used, plus reduced cowl, wing tip and rudder color improvements on initial paint schemes.