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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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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 ? Michael |
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What was the main advantage (and the main disadvantage) of the Fw 190 over the Bf 109 ?
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Who were the top scorers (most aerial kills) of the Fw 190F and Fw 190G, respectively ?
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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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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, Michael |
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Can anybody tell me on which dates
1./JG54 2./JG54 3./JG54 started flying missions in the Fw190, respectively ? Cheers, Michael |
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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. Regards Leo |
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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, Michael |
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Hello Michael,
yes I made a typo. The 6 Jan 1943 was the first mission day of the 2./JG 54 with Fw 190. Regards Leo |
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