SK+JS

[carlo61]

The caption is correct? It is the prototype? What does SK + JS. Thank you.

[edwest2]

I don't know the meaning of the code but it does appear to be the protoype.



http://luftwaffelovers.blogspot.com/...ess-ta152.html




Ed

[carlo61]

Thank you. I found no mention of books, documents, web ...

[Buckeye30]

The V13 was the first FW190B prototype but wasn't continued as the D model was forthcoming. The letters are the factory code ( Stammkennzeichen) painted on in production ( also below the wings) and it stayed with the aircraft even if replaced by the unit designators when assigned.
The last letter was unique to the aircraft eg. GH-KS, KT and KU were other FW190s.
Nick

[carlo61]

first FW190B o first FW190 C prototype ?

[Buckeye30]

Sorry Carlo, these prototypes are a bit confusing. As per Heinz Nowarra, SK-JS was as in Edwest's post ie. the first C-model prototype from an FW190A-0 ( W/Nr 0036) . The test programme was "FW190 V13 (C-0)".
The V-12 ( 1 only) was a B-1 with the large belly turbo-supercharger.
Both were high-altitude versions.
There was another V13, the prototype for the Ta152C-1.
Regards
Nick

[carlo61]

Thank you

[carlo61]

So we are sure that the caption under the photograph is WRONG. OK?

[Snautzer]

very wrong

[carlo61]

Originally Posted by Snautzer

very wrong