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Old 2nd September 2018, 14:13
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Late model Fw190As were ~1000kg heavier than late model Bf109s. The wing loading was lower on the Bf109. There was also the /AS version of the Bf109 which had a larger supercharger. The DB engine in the Bf109 had a higher FTH than the BMW801 engine in the Fw190A.
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Old 5th September 2018, 15:10
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Good afternoon,

currently, I'm enjoying working though Robert Forsyth's "Fw190 Sturmböcke vs B-17 Flying Fortress".

By the way, is it possible to tell when each Staffel of JG54 transitioned from Bf109 to Fw190, respectively ?

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Old 6th September 2020, 17:21
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

What was the main advantage (and the main disadvantage) of the Fw 190 over the Bf 109 ?
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Old 21st September 2021, 14:21
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Who were the top scorers (most aerial kills) of the Fw 190F and Fw 190G, respectively ?
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Old 22nd September 2021, 06:56
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What was the main advantage (and the main disadvantage) of the Fw 190 over the Bf 109 ?

The Pluses (working from anecdotal evidence): better firepower; better cockpit visibility; more resistance to battle damage due to ruggeder design and that radial engine;


The Minuses: poor high altitude performance; poorer maneuverability
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Old 8th October 2021, 17:48
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Good afternoon NickM,

would you think the Bf109 could fly tighter turns than the Fw190 ?

Have a good start into the weekend,

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Old 25th May 2022, 12:08
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Can anybody tell me on which dates
1./JG54
2./JG54
3./JG54
started flying missions in the Fw190, respectively ?

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Old 25th May 2022, 21:49
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Hello Michael,

according to Jagdfliegerverbände Vol. 9/III the 1./JG 54 and 3./JG 54 flew the first missions in the Fw 190 A-4 on 29 Dec 1942, the 3./JG 54 followed on 6 Jan 1943.
The first losses of the Staffeln:
1./JG 54 25 Jan 43 WNr. 5772 crashlanding, 15% damage
2./JG 54 06 Jan 43 WNr. 2464 belly landing, 20% damage
3./JG 54 15 Jan 43 WNr. 2309 belly landing, 10% damage.

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Old 25th May 2022, 23:51
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Good evening Leo,

thanks for your useful answer.
May it be that there's a typo in your text because you mentioned 3./JG54 twice ?

Have a good Thursday,

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Old 26th May 2022, 02:27
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Re: Top Fw 190 aces

Hello Michael,

yes I made a typo. The 6 Jan 1943 was the first mission day of the 2./JG 54 with Fw 190.

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