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Fw 190 VDM propeller blade types
Hi Milos
I agree with you that the various propellers could be fitted irrespective whether the auxiliary tank was fitted or not. For example, Fw 190 A-7 "Red 23" of the Gruppenstab of II./JG 1 flown by Oberfeldwebel Leo Schumacher was fitted with the broad wooden propeller and this subtype did not have provision for the auxiliary fuel tank. I will admit that I really am not clear if the ETC 501 rack was moved forward for center of gravity reasons or to provide clearance for the access panel. The ETC 501 rack was always in the forward position regardless if the auxiliary fuel tank was fitted or not so perhaps it was there to provide clearance. Apparently, the auxiliary fuel tank and its fittings weighed 30 kg and its fuel load 90 kg. I should also mention that it appears there were two types of auxiliary fuel tanks, a self-sealing type and later a non self-sealing type.
Horrido!
Leo
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