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Re: What were the weight savings from removing FW 190 outer wing cannons?
Hi guys
Interesting discussion. I am glad that others are responding to this question as I find it interesting as well. I would just like to point out that all sources that I have seen state that the Fw 190 series used a 55 round drum for the MG/FF, although I have also read about a 60 round drum that may have been used as well. On the post that I mentioned earlier I recall that the maximum speed was 646 km/h without and 636 km/h with the outboard guns. However, what configuration this aircraft, apparently a Fw 190 A-4, was in when tested, whether it was equipped with a bomb rack (s), the engine condition, other equipment fitted, etc. I do not know. I believe these were the results of a German test so it was not captured equipment. I would assume that the fairing over of the gun ports and deletion of the underwing bulges, like Franek points out, would contribute in no small measure to any increase in speed.
Horrido!
Leo
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