FW-190

Freedom Wings Version

 * Version Used - A-3
 * Colour Scheme - Desert scheme. Black and White cross insignia on wings and fuselage. No Swastika. Red band covering upper tailfin. Yellow bands on lower rudder and underside of cowling.
 * Primarily used by Pirates, one example is used by Paula Henriot's boss Ian as part of his rehabilitation.
 * Specs:

Brief History
The Fw 190 is widely regarded as Germany's best fighter aircraft of World War II. Its appearance in the skies over France was a rude shock to the Allies, as it was clearly superior to any other plane. For nearly a year, until the debut of the Spitfire IX, the Fw 190 was the unmatched champion of the air war.

As the war progressed, the Fw 190 was developed into many variants as a pure fighter, a ground-attack fighter/bomber, and as a close-support aircraft. No fewer than 40 different versions were produced, with different combinations of engines, armament, wings, systems, and roles.

First flown on 1 June 1939, the Fw 190 served for the duration of the war, largely replacing several other aircraft types in the process, including the Junker Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber. Allied bombers dreaded the sight of these potent aircraft, as did the fighters who provided cover for them. Arguably, the Fw 190's greatest impact on the Allied war effort was to spur ever-greater advances in technology and aircraft design to counter its threat.

20,000+ of all versions were built.

Standard fuel capacity for early versions was 140 U.S. Gallons (530 liters)

Nicknames: Butcher Bird; Dora; Kangaroo (Fw 190 V18/U1 variant)