FW190 Duxford 2007

[Camerameister]

@GrigoriZhukov Actually, they didn't fail as a political party. They lost a war. Still, do you think that just because they lost, all their aircraft and all the work which was put into them by people who may or may not have agreed with the system should be forgotten? What planet do you live on? Warbirds fly in your country all the time. Who are you to decide which ones they should be, based on stupid political references? American superiority, eh?

[navnig]

i love duxford, i go there whenever i'm nearby!

[Jjuurraa]

This FW 190 is not full, I cannot see swastika..

[kolbpilot]

What a masterpiece, replica or not. The aircooled '190's did it all during the war. Would love to fly it.

[hurricane6339]

definately the best piston engined fighter on the German side & I would crawl over broken glass on my hands & knees to see one fly. Apparently there was a french one flying at duxford last weekend.

I met Heinz Marquet some years ago (one of the 190 great aces) & he told me that once he managed to get home with two cylinders shot away. The later D9's were faster (good for about 425mph) but he reckoned the old radial engined beast to be much tougher.

[admiraldma]

I want one!! I want to taxi a Butcher Bird along the A47 at acle, and when one of those idiots tries to overtake on the blind hill, I will open up with them awesome MG 151 20mms and blow the mother fu**er away!! Yeah!!

Seriously, awesome aircraft!

[biggzyboys]

this plane has been recked were is the swashsticker sorry for incorrect spelling

[GrigoriZhukov]

@biggzyboys who needs the damn thing? It's just a historical marker for a failed political party of nutcases and fruitcakes. Buncha dang freaks if you ask me...shoulda been locked in a loony bin for everyones own good...same goes for the current crop of them also.

[jtflyer]

Let's get that girl in the air were she belongs.

[bilbommer]

Are they ever going to let this thing fly?

[FiveCentsPlease]

There are at least two problems now. One is that the British CAA doesn't classify it as a Fw190 and won't sign off on the paperwork to fly. It's a replica with subtle changes--not a factory original. The owner is supposedly taking what actions are needed to make it original. OTHER Flugwerk Fw190s have flown some already and one just a had a major electrical failure in flight. So now some redesign is being done to the electrics and none are flying.

[rustyATV]

Glad I can't afford one of those, I'd get in so much trouble buzzing yachts on the lake.

[bigchiefmingingbolok]

WW2 german aircraft really do it for me, spits are nice to look at and listen to, but i'd have the 190 anyday, it just looks like a killer, also good to see a full scale reproduction, rather than those stupid looking mini versions

[skot66]

God damn ...stfu and watch

[flexyco]

Is this the one with the Ash 82 FN or a real BMW 801?

[Jojojabo]

Die Focke Wulf ist ein so wunder wunder schohnes Flugzeug.

[jrf84]

The tiger badge on the cowling is not authentic.However,it seems to have been inspired by one carried by fw190s of the 3rd staffel of JG 11.

[carnage2681]

It uses a La 5 Engine ?

Why dont they rebuild a BMW engine

[FiveCentsPlease]

BMW radials are rare and expensive. But a couple of authentic restorations are in progress.

The original intent of the FlugWerk project was lower cost and ease of ownership. The newer AsH-82 engine is in good supply and offers a similar power and configuration as the original BMW engine. Plentiful replacement parts, along with the owner-completed category of this plane made the aircraft affordable and much easier to insure and operate.

[pramboy74]

so what's it's top speed with this engine?

[FiveCentsPlease]

Flugwerk has a test airplane. I don't think much has been published on performance data, as I'm sure they're still testing with it. Maybe the buyers know more. But the AsH-82 has a similar weight and power output as the BMW, so I would hazard a guess that the performance figures might be similar to the original.

[HappieChickenn]

BMW engines FTW :P

[badababushka]

have heard that they may be making a small number of factory production models. Is this correct?

[FiveCentsPlease]

FlugWerk increased the production number from 12 to 20 new aircraft.

None are flying yet, most likely due to flight certification issues.

[Yamieguy64]

Nice to see that.

For a period the 190 "A" model was the best fighter of the war until being overtaking by a newer generation of Allied types. The long nose "D" model restored the balance somewhat in 1944 but was NOT superior to its opponents as some  try to point out.

[pramboy74]

the ta-152 near the end of the war was far superior than anything the allies had, kurt tank was said to say he was jumped by a flight of mustangs while on a test flight and simply just put is foot down and outran them.

[Yamieguy64]

The Kurt Tank story is well known, but there is no evidence the Mustangs mentioned even saw him! Beside, Ta-152's were not FW-190D's... and only a couple dozen made it to the squadrons in 1945. Hardly a relevant WW2 design and belonging to a later generation of P-51H and P-47M era of fighters...which were more then able to cover it.

[pramboy74]

i never said they were 190d's but it's a variation of a 190, it was given the name ta-152 to honour kurt tanks contribution to the focke- wulf.

[2shacks1house]

Bunch of PC pussies, where's the swastika on the tail section? What happened, the ADL get on their case?

[thegoosebrain]

The Jews would be flipping their yarmulka's, dude. lol

[biipolaar]

Still frightening, even about 70 years later !

[TroyaE117]

That is a classic shot at 37 seconds.

What a classy fighter plane.

First seen in 1941, this was a potent fighter.

To trouble the Mustang, roll out the Fw 190D, with liquid-cooled motor and water-methanol injection.

Too few, too late though.

[Historystartsnow]

By the time of the P-51, most German fighters like the FW-190 and BF-109 were outdated.

[SmiertSpionem]

A good pilot could cause a lot of havoc with a 109G/F/K. But by 1944 there were few 'experten' left alive or uncaptured.

FW190 still had good qualities (and heavy weapons) despite the A series being about 30mph slower than a Mustang.

The next developments in of FW190 'D' and Ta152 were technically better than or equal to RAF and US fighters. But they could never make enough. The same goes for Italy's finest: G.55, Re2005, Mc.205...

[TroyaE117]

Not many of the Mk XIV around though, Liverpool.

The Spitfire V and IX had to carry the can for some time against the Fw.

The late model Fw, and its liquid-cooled Ta variant, were very potent fighter planes. I understand that water-methanol injection was use for the Ta variant.

[SmiertSpionem]

I think all FW190's used MW boost - but it only worked for high altitude (?)

Even though Mk.IX was faster than 190A series, it still could not roll as quick.

[TroyaE117]

Quite a shock to the Spitfire V.

This was a potent fighter plane.

A bit thirsty though. That motor was big.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

It was indeed a shock to the Spitfire MK V, then along came the MK IX that was every bit as good as the FW190. Followed by the MK XIV which would kick seven shades of the stuff that is good for the roses in your garden out of any 190! Adolf Galland said, "THE BEST THING ABOUT THE MK XIV SPITFIRE WAS THAT THERE WERE SO FEW OF THEM!" Praise does not come higher than that....

[SmiertSpionem]

It could carry 4 cannon and 2 mg, quite potent against a spitfires 2 cannon 4 mg.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Nobody is denying the FW190 was a potent machine, however, the fact remains, it was over shadowed by the later MK's of Spitfire & Mustang. In addition, some Spits actually had four 20mm cannon. Where did you get your name- 'Death To Spies?' It was used in the James Bond film, 'The Living Daylights,'that's why I know what it means! lol

[SmiertSpionem]

Mk.22 did have 4 20mm (post war) ;)

Yes exactly right, Living Daylights! You are just the second person in 2+ years to make that connection :D

I think the film makers spelt it wrong, in Russian should be 'Smert Schpionam'. A real organisation for about 3 years right after WW2...

[pramboy74]

the 190 was developed also, ending with the excellent ta-152. To say the XIV kicked the 190's ass is absolute crap.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Then perhaps you should read a little bit more on the subject? I will let Adolph Galland sum up the scenario. When asked about the Mk XIV Galland replied, "THE BEST THING ABOUT THE MK XIV WAS THAT THERE WERE SO FEW OF THEM." I rather suspect Galland knew what he was talking about, as Germany's premier ace. He flew against the things, as opposed to reading about them in books, so he was a voice of authority on the subject.

[pramboy74]

So did he say well they really kicked our asses all the time in the XIV? No he was saying how tricky the XIV was to fight. Both aircraft had strengths and weakness, both pilots could use them to either brake off or compensate in combat. Just to have a blank statement the spitfire "kicked their asses" reads like you haven't read enough on the subject your self.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

They are YOUR words, not Gallands. At no point did I ever suggest Galland used such terminology. My point is this, Galland had tremendous respect for the Spitfire, from 1940 until the end of the war. It is the only aircraft which served the entire war & remained at the forefront of developement. The Me 109 did not keep pace with the Spitfire in terms of developement. The FW 190 & P-51 did not serve the entire length of WW2. This fact sets the Spitfire apart from all the other aircraft types.

[pramboy74]

no they were YOUR words in a previous comment i read of yours about spitfire XIV V 190 and you are trying to back that up with what galland said. You tell me something i already know about the spit being in service the whole war, and yes i know the 190 came into service in 41. The point is there was no HUGE gap between the XIV and the 190 which you seem to saying.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

I say AGAIN- I DID NOT state that Galland made any such comment about 'kicking arse,' ' Kicked ass,' or anything pertaining such a remark. You have your opinion, I hav mine, agree to differ & leave it there. Further debate is utterly pointless. THE END.

[pramboy74]

no YOU decided to interpret it that way, talk about wearing your heart on a sleeve!!!

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Whatever.............Yawn!

[pramboy74]

what a loser

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Chin chin old boy! Do carry on with your mud pies!

[DannyBoy777777]

If I may chip in here; Hans-Joachim Marseille was the premier ace when dealing with the W.Allies :)

Pramboy74: I think should go back to pushing his pram. The feebleness of his position knows no bounds. The Spitfire later marks were the best performers all round. Although the Fs 190D was faster at certain attack angles and retained the Fw 190s rapid roll rate. The Ta 152 was not "excellent" - it was a new aircraft and entered service in April 1945. Therefore it is impossible to evaluate.

[pramboy74]

look idiot, all i ever mentioned was that the 190 was never miles behind the XIV. Both aircaft have thier own advantages. How hard is it to take a breath and realise the skill of pilots from both sides made these aircaft greats all round.

Liverpool scottish lives in a fantasy world and needs to open his mind. If you choose to believe in the same bullshit go ahead.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Ooooo! Who took the jam out of your doughnout pramboy? You have definitely thrown you rattle out your pram haven't you? lol You obviously take yourself, and your opinions far too seriously to react in such an abusive tone merely because somebsoy proffers a point of view that is contrary to your own. Perhaps if anybody is guilty of living in a fantasy world it is you. You appear to be under the impression that yours, or anybody elses opinion actually matters one jot on YT! lol

[pramboy74]

talk about the pot calling the kettle black!!! Abusive tone? all of your comments go on the offensive straight away and when someone doesn't agree with you, out comes the arogant dribble about not knowing anything.

This all comes from me stating the 190 was not as bad as you try to paint out, unbelievable.

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Absolute nonsense! At no point have I referred to you as an 'IDIOT.' Secondly, I have at no point suggested the Fw 190 was 'bad.' It was a superb aircraft, that is not being disputed at all. Try sticking to the facts as opposed to misrepresenting others views & opinions.

[pramboy74]

Well this is weird, you tell everyone the "XIV kicked the 190's ass" but now you tell me it was a superb aircaft? I was not misrepresenting your views, you made your own quite clear early on.

Just to give you some background on me, i LOVE WW11 aircaft, my own countryman flew the spitfire as well as countless allied aircaft, but i also appreciate all fighter aircraft from both sides like the spit as well as the 190, hayate,cosair, p51,109, hellcat,p38,p47,p40, zero, Hei, i love em all.

[huevparolbla]

Nice video! Thank you!

[ralsterV]

...view head-on of Fw190 (try finding one!) is very classic and clean, almost like a Zero, yet you know it is extremely deadly, for a single-engine fighter. Very few fighters come close to that lethality. Perhaps a P47 would. The 2 x .50 and 2x20mm of the SpitIXc,e is surpassed because the A8 has all that + 2 x 30mm. Weight of metal and rate of fire are separate factors, usually a tradeoff. For example, Me262a not best vs fighters because of slow rate of fire from 4x30mm, but perfect vs B17s

[SmiertSpionem]

nothing rolled as fast as a 190 ;)

[LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH]

Or dived in flames as fast, once a MK XIV Spitfire had kicked it's arse good & proper! :)

[ralsterV]

I dont think I would call it 'ugly'. I agree with brutally effective. Listen, everyone (not me) holds the P51 as some sort of absolute standard, 6-gun slinger and all that. The Fw190A8 was a 6gun machine with the 2 .50cals being the SMALLEST round. 2x 20mm and 2 x 30mm completed the slugfest! There are accounts of them peeling away after an attack on B17s with the US .50s seen to be bouncing off their armor...And it could out maneuver a SpitfireV. High altitude was the gray area for the "A"

[Keeperofkiller]

le meilleur des avions ! Dommage qu'il ne vole pas :(

[SupernalOne]

it's an ugly aircraft in a way, not because of the engineering or its lines, but because it was put to work shooting down B17s with our guys in them - the Butcherbird is a nazi death machine, but it's still fascinating like a snake is fascinating, because it was such an efficient killer -- wish I could fly one, they're tres cool in their vicious way -

[RaafF111]

excellent footage of one of the great fighters of WW2, but what disapoints me is the political correctness in not having the swastika on the tail.I thought these were historical aircraft, you dont see Japanese aircraft without the rising sun.

[nalaiOfFire]

I totally agree with you. Nazi Germay party was not the only war criminal country at all. And the Svastika in the plane is a question of historical loyalty.

[JulioSmoggio]

What an ugly duckling!.

[Anacinc]

Last weekend I had a chat with one of the TFC members who actually told me that this FW190 won't be on static display because it has been taken apart. Permit to fly won't be given to this aircraft due to the fact that it is a 100% replica and replica's of this kind of aircraft are not allowed to be given a permit if it didn't receive it yet. What I understood of this conversation is that they will put every bit of efford to get a permit even if it means to replace replica parts for orginal.

[spencnaz]

I sat in that very FW190 last September, very cramped cockpit for my 2m frame! I'd pay handsomely for a check flight in that machine.

[seesul1]

you shoud try to sit down into bf109, there´s really no space...

[cinefrench]

t'inquiet il est au top cet avion bien plus robuste qu'un spit et plus rapide!

[yala073]

coucou Eric

[Typhoon1]

So thats where its hiding

[Anacinc]

Nice nice... we've seen a lot of ground footages of this FW190... But when can we finally enjoy this butcherbird in full flight? ...high speed passes, loops, barrel rolls... etc etc? (and yes, with the landing gear 'up' off course) ;-)

[FiveCentsPlease]

Probably when the British CAA is willing to issue it with a Permit to Fly. It could happen sometime soon, but until then it will remain on the ground. The Ash radial engine sure has a nice sound to it, but it will be good to see and hear an original Fw190 some day.

[Anacinc]

Yep that's exactly what it is and we're all waiting for it ;-). My apologies for the fact that I accidently marked your reply a 'spam' but that aside ;-)

[bilbommer]

If it's a german plane they may never let it get off the ground

[bilbommer]

It may out performe a Spit and we can't have that!

[Davidof144]

Vraiment une belle bête, même si ses lignes ne sont pas aussi pures qu'un Spit, il dégage tout de même une sensation de force brute à la Deutch (^^). Etant donné qu'il a donné du fil à retordre aux Spits, on a hâte d'un voir évoluer un dans le ciel de France au côté du MK XIX Dijonnais. Merci pour la vidéo.