Fw 190 A-1 - Revision history

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Undo revision 170703 by U153986728 (talk)

U153986728 at 21:03, 3 September 2023

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U12423867: Changed "Mk. II" to "A-2", added speed in metric units. Changed the subunit of "Gruppe II" from "6. squadron" to "6. Staffel". Correction of minor typos and grammar mistakes; if not obvious errors, main sources used: Cambridge Dictionary and Smithsonian.

2023-08-02T23:39:43Z

Changed "Mk. II" to "A-2", added speed in metric units. Changed the subunit of "Gruppe II" from "6. squadron" to "6. Staffel". Correction of minor typos and grammar mistakes; if not obvious errors, main sources used: Cambridge Dictionary and Smithsonian.

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New Specs-Card thumbnail added. Moved old thumbnail to 'Usage in Battles' section. Two new screenshots added to 'Offensive armament' section.

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 [[File:Weapon MG 17 (7.92 mm) Fw 190 A-1.png|thumb|right|300px|The 7.92 mm MG 17 on the Fw 190 A-1 nose and wings.]]
 * 2 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons, wing-mounted (90 rpg = 180 total)
 * 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (900 rpg = 1,800 total)

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 | about = German fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
-| link = mig-29 (Family)
+| link = Fw 190 (Family)
 }}
 {{Specs-Card
-|code=Fulcrum-C; Izdeliye
+|code=fw-190a-1
 |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage2_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
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 | about = German fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
-| link = Fw 190 (Family)
+| link = mig-29 (Family)
 }}
 {{Specs-Card
-|code=fw-190a-1
+|code=Fulcrum-C; Izdeliye
 |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage2_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|PIVWv96kKOI|'''How To Fly The {{PAGENAME}} - Tutorial And Gameplay''' - ''TheLoganatorz''|pNNDfnXOMSo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Defensive Techniques Tutorial I''' - ''Green Fury''|_xdMVz4-XP8|'''{{PAGENAME}} Defensive Techniques VS Spitfires Tutorial II''' - ''Green Fury''|Cco0ISu6nr8|'''{{PAGENAME}} - Death By Realism''' - ''Napalmratte'' Review starts at 03:16|vtCKzvbLfNg|'''The Shooting Range #18''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 03:03 discusses the Fw 190 A.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|E5UfJ6SX6xM|'''Air RB Gameplay: Fw 190 A-1''' - ''Renta352''|JlASS-Qhqt4|'''Using Flaps Properly - Fw 190 A-1''' - ''DEFYN''|pNNDfnXOMSo|'''{{PAGENAME}} Defensive Techniques Tutorial I''' - ''Green Fury''|_xdMVz4-XP8|'''{{PAGENAME}} Defensive Techniques VS Spitfires Tutorial II''' - ''Green Fury''|vtCKzvbLfNg|'''The Shooting Range #18''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 03:03 discusses the Fw 190 A.}}
 == See also ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.39]]. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Würger (Shrike) was a single-seat, single-engine monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe in WWII. One of the best fighters of the time, it was widely used during the Second World War. A total of over 20,000 were produced, including some 6,000 fighter-bomber variants. The 190 remained in production from 1941 until the end of the war, going through multiple redesigns. The Fw 190 made a name for itself as a true Luftwaffe workhorse and was used in a wide variety of roles, including a high-altitude interceptor (especially the [[Fw 190 D-9|Fw 190 D]]), escort fighter, [[Fw 190 F-8|fighter-bomber]] and night fighter.
+The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Würger (Shrike) was a single-seat, single-engine monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe in WWII. One of the best fighters of the time, it was widely used during the Second World War. A total of over 20,000 were produced, including some 6,000 fighter-bomber variants. The Fw 190 remained in production from 1941 until the end of the war, going through multiple redesigns. The Fw 190 made a name for itself as a true Luftwaffe workhorse and was used in a wide variety of roles, including high-altitude interception (especially the [[Fw 190 D-9|Fw 190 D]]), escort, [[Fw 190 F-8|fighter-bombing]] and night fighting. The officially designated nickname "Würger" denotes a kind of carnivorous bird (a shrike), but can also be translated as choker, or strangler. In that regard, it fits the contemporary English designation well, too: "Butcher-bird".
-The officially designated nickname "Würger" denotes a kind of carnivorous bird (a shrike), but can also be translated as choker, or strangler. In that regard fits the contemporary English designation well, too: "Butcher-bird".
+Introduced in [[Update 1.39]], the Fw 190 A-1, as all the planes in this line, are some of the best Boom and Zoomers in the game and should be flown exclusively in this style. The performance at high speeds is excellent, as are their dive and zoom characteristics. Do not ever engage in a turnfight as a "furball" with superior turners such as the A6M2 will end badly. Instead, fight mainly in the vertical. Try to have an altitude, or speed, advantage over your opponents (by climbing to the side at the start of the battle and then enter the highest battle you see). It is still possible to subdue your opponent with the A-1 due to the fantastic roll rate of the "Würger".
-The Fw 190A-1, as all the planes in this line, are some of the best Boom and Zoomers in the game and should be flown exclusively in this style. The performance at high speeds is excellent, as are their dive and zoom characteristics. Do not ever engage in a turnfight as a "furball" with superior turners such as the A6M2 will end badly. Instead, fight mainly in the vertical. Try to have an altitude, or speed, advantage over your opponents (by climbing to the side at the start of the battle and then enter the highest battle you see). It is still possible to subdue your opponent with the A-1 due to the fantastic roll rate of the "Würger".
+Unlike the later 190 line ([[Fw 190 A-8|A-8]] and up), the A-1 through [[Fw 190 A-5|A-5]] all possess higher turn capabilities than the rest of the line. The A-1 can, in general, out turn less manoeuvrable planes such as the [[LaGG-3 (Family)|LaGG-3]]. However, it is still not recommended to get into turnfights, as the A-1 will be placed with many better-manoeuvring fighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]].
 == General info ==
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 * 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
 Unlike the [[He 112 B-0]] with 2 x MG FF cannons, the Fw 190 has 2 x MG FF/M cannons, which are identical except for the re-engineered shells and barrel for the MG FF/M. The "M" variant has access to the deadly Minengeschoß shells (mine shells) that can wreak havoc on most planes at the rank. However, keep in mind the brutally low velocity of the MG FF/M shells. Fire when within 400 m of your quarry for best results.
 The 7.92 mm MG 17 MGs are not effective against most planes. However, when equipped with Stealth belts these MGs can turn into powerful anti-ground destroyers. Armoured cars and AAA are great targets for the MGs.
 Watch your ammo count: the Fw 190 A-1 has only 90 rounds per gun. The lower rate of fire on the 20 mm MG FF/M cannons can work in your favour, however.
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 * Agile plane
 ** Great high-speed manoeuvrability
 ** Great roll rate
 * Decent steady climb rate
 * Excellent flaps

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 {{Specs-Economy}}
-While the Focke-Wulf retains it dive abilities even without all upgrades, getting to a vantage point to utilize this strength can prove difficult. Therefore, unlocks in the category "flight performance" are a must, especially those which grant increased climb rate (e.g. "Engine", "Compressor"). New 20 mm belts are also a good choice, as the "Air targets" belt improves the damage significantly. "Stealth" belt for the 20 mm is also favourable due to the composition of the belt, consisting of 3/5 Minengeschoß, and the lack of tracers make aiming easier by not notifying your enemy of your shots, keeping them calm. The 20 mm cannon upgrade is hardly worth though, it tends to run out of ammo before it can overheat, but they can reduce cannon spread. Different story for the 7 mm LMGs, though. They should be a tertiary priority because of jamming and accuracy.
+While the Focke-Wulf retains it dive abilities even without all upgrades, getting to a vantage point to utilize this strength can prove difficult. Therefore, unlocks in the category "flight performance" are a must, especially those which grant increased climb rate (e.g. "Engine", "Compressor"). New 20 mm belts are also a good choice, as the "Air targets" belt improves the damage significantly. "Stealth" belt for the 20 mm is also favourable due to the composition of the belt, consisting of 3/5 Minengeschoß, and the lack of tracers make aiming easier by not notifying your enemy of your shots, keeping them calm. The 20 mm cannon upgrade is hardly worth though, it tends to run out of ammo before it can overheat, but they can reduce cannon spread. Different story for the 7.92 mm MGs, though. They should be a tertiary priority because of jamming and accuracy.
 == Armaments ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 {{main|MG FF/M (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
+[[File:Weapon MG 17 (7.92 mm) Fw 190 A-1.png|thumb|right|300px|The 7.92 mm MG 17 on the Fw 190 A-1 nose and wings.]]
 * 2 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons, wing-mounted (90 rpg = 180 total)
 * 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (900 rpg = 1,800 total)
 * 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
 Unlike the [[He 112 B-0]] with 2 x MG FF cannons, the Fw 190 has 2 x MG FF/M cannons, which are identical except for the re-engineered shells and barrel for the MG FF/M. The "M" variant has access to the deadly Minengeschoß shells (mine shells) that can wreak havoc on most planes at the rank. However, keep in mind the brutally low velocity of the MG FF/M shells. Fire when within 400 m of your quarry for best results.
-The MG 17 LMGs are not effective against most planes. However, when equipped with Stealth belts these MGs can turn into powerful anti-ground destroyers. Armoured cars and AAA are great targets for the MGs.
+The 7.92 mm MG 17 MGs are not effective against most planes. However, when equipped with Stealth belts these MGs can turn into powerful anti-ground destroyers. Armoured cars and AAA are great targets for the MGs.
 Watch your ammo count: the Fw 190 A-1 has only 90 rounds per gun. The lower rate of fire on the 20 mm MG FF/M cannons can work in your favour, however.
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 When attacked, you can often just dive away from planes, such as [[Spitfire Mk IIb|Spitfires]] and [[La-5]]s, but you need to be at a decent altitude to gain top speed, so do not be too quick to dive after an enemy if they fly below your plane. Unless you are higher than everybody else, or alone. Just be sure then to have the time to regain the lost altitude. The Fw 190 A-1's superb roll rate also allows for going on a horizontal evasive manoeuvre, allowing to skew the aim of an enemy by rolling back and forth, either forcing them to waste ammo by overshooting or trying to get closer. In a dive, the Fw 190 can pull quite the stunts to either distance the hunter, or even make him lose his own wings.
-[[File:ArtImage Fw 190 A-1.png|thumb|left|x200px|Fw 190 A-1 shot down a Spitfire]]
+[[File:ArtImage Fw 190 A-1.png|thumb|300px|Fw 190 A-1 shot down a Spitfire]]
 In ground RB, you will most likely not be flying this plane to hit ground targets, because of the lack of external armament. The cannons may be a bit effective against open-topped vehicles like most SPAAGs or some SPGs, but it can be effective at taking out other strike aircraft that could be dive-bombing your ally's tanks on the ground. In general, try to pick different air vehicles to go with your tanks in ground RB.
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 ;Specific enemies worth noting
-When flying this plane, a common foe will be Spitfires due to the fact that they can climb higher than you and also outturn you by a significant margin. However, as they have weaker wings, a dive with rolls to change direction will allow you to evade them. Because of their weaker wings, if you can manage to hit a Spitfire with your 20 mm cannons, it will most likely lose its wing or engine.
+When flying this plane, a common foe will be Spitfires due to the fact that they can climb higher than you and also outturn you by a significant margin. However, as they have weaker wings, a dive with rolls to change direction will allow you to evade them. If you can manage to hit a Spitfire with your 20 mm cannons, it will most likely lose its wing or engine.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Plenty of LMG ammo
+* Plenty of MG 17 ammo
 * Great energy retention
 ** Great top speed & zoom-climbs
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 ===Combat usage===
-The A-1 series was the first of the Fw 190s to be used in active combat sorties. It first went into battle in the summer of 1941. The first combat model had a top speed of 624 km/h (388 mph) from its 1600 hp engine. The first record of combat was with Spitfires in June 1941 where the Fw 190 performed well, though the pilots complained of a lack of firepower. This criticism led to the A-2 version, which had two wing-mounted synchronised 20 mm cannons and two MG 17 guns. The A-2 version had a top speed of 615 km/h (382 mph). This armament and speed made it a match for the Mk V Spitfire that was in service then.
+The A-1 series was the first of the Fw 190s to be used in active combat sorties. It first went into battle in the summer of 1941. The first combat model had a top speed of 624 km/h (388 mph) from its 1,600 hp engine. The first record of combat was with Spitfires in June 1941 where the Fw 190 performed well, though the pilots complained of a lack of firepower. This criticism led to the A-2 version, which had two wing-mounted synchronised 20 mm cannons and two MG 17 guns. The A-2 version had a top speed of 615 km/h (382 mph). This armament and speed made it a match for the Mk V Spitfire that was in service then.
-Over the channel and after the battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe faced harassment in the form of "Circus Operations".
+Over the Channel and after the battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe faced harassment in the form of "Circus Operations".
 Continuous attacks by daylight bombers ([[Blenheim Mk IV|Bristol Blenheim]]), heavily guarded by fighter squadrons flying [[Spitfire Mk Vb/trop|Spitfire V]]. These were not strategical, or even tactical assaults, but distractions, to keep German forces bound to the Western front, giving the Eastern front a little more freedom. They were however ineffective and required only little countermeasures.
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 One of these squadrons facing this flying circus was Jagdgeschwader 26 equipped with Bf 109 F-4 and the new Fw 190 A-1.
-In July 1941, parts of JG26 were moved to Le Bourget. Here they were the first to be trained on the Focke-Wulf 190 A-1. Following August, the 6. Staffel of Gruppe II was equipped entirely with the new fighter, and until September, the entire group was refitted. Still [[Bf 109 F-4|Bf 109F-4]] remained in service with them and ultimately the Messerschmitt would stick as the unit's fighter type. They remained at the channel coast until the end of year. With 79 aerial victories, but only 24 total losses, the Fw 190 gained its first prestige.
+In July 1941, parts of JG26 were moved to Le Bourget. Here they were the first to be trained on the Focke-Wulf 190 A-1. Following August, the 6. Staffel of Gruppe II was equipped entirely with the new fighter, and until September, the entire group was refitted. Still [[Bf 109 F-4]] remained in service with them and ultimately the Messerschmitt would stick as the unit's fighter type. They remained at the Channel coast until the end of year. With 79 aerial victories, but only 24 total losses, the Fw 190 gained its first prestige.
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