Most Fw 190s were the "A" series, powered by a BMW radial engine. Late in 1943, however, the more capable "D" series appeared in action against U.S. bombers, powered by the more powerful Jumo 213 inline, liquid-cooled engine. Because the larger engine lengthened its nose, a 20-inch section had to be added to the Fw 190D-9's fuselage just forward of the tail. During its lifetime, more than 20,000 Fw 190s of all types were built. #avgeek #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

First appearing in 1941, it stunned the Allies. Designed by Kurt Tank, the FW 190 combined speed, firepower, and rugged durability. At its heart was the BMW 801 radial engine—a 14-cylinder powerhouse with 1,700 horsepower. It gave the fighter blistering performance, and unlike liquid-cooled rivals, it could take heavy battle damage and keep flying. #ww2 #military #aviation | World War II Aircraft

Rare documentation of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-2M D-FWMV, a modern reconstruction of the legendary WWII fighter. Built in 2013 by Aerostar (Romania) to original drawings and powered by a 1,900 hp Shvetsov ASh-82T radial engine, this aircraft represents one of the very few airworthy Fw 190s in the world. During this flight it performed engine start, takeoff, a flyby, and landing. Due to landing gear problems, the aircraft was unable to perform a full aerobatic display #Fw190 #FockeWulf #Warbird #W