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{{About
 
{{About
 
| about = German fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = German fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| usage = other uses
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| link = Fw 190 (Family)
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| usage-1 = the Russian version
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| link-1 = Fw 190 D-9 (USSR)
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| usage-2 = other versions
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| link-2 = Fw 190 (Family)
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_Fw190D9.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_Fw190D9.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].
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The Fw 190 D-9 is considered by many to be the best prop plane Germany has at 6.0 battle rating and below, and for good reason. The 190 D-9 is one of the few planes where its advantages are in extreme excess of its disadvantages. With its outstanding climb, high speed, crisp controls and tight firepower it is able to zoom in, get shots on target, and then escape in the blink of an eye. It may have mushy manoeuvring at low speeds, and may not be the best aircraft to take into the high vertical while slow, but it is by and large a top-tier aircraft in good hands.
  
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The Fw 190 D-9 is considered by many to be the best prop plane Germany has at 6.0 battle rating and below, and for good reason. The 190 D-9 is one of the few planes where it's advantages are in extreme excess of its disadvantages. With its outstanding climb, high speed, crisp controls and tight firepower it is able to zoom in, get shots on target, and then escape in the blink of an eye. It may have mushy maneuvering at low speeds, and may not be the best aircraft to take into the high vertical while slow, but it is by and large a top-tier aircraft in good hands.
 
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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| 674 || 656 || 12,000 || 21.9 || 22.3 || 8.6 || 11.2 || 453
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| 678 || 660 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.6 || 22.5 || 11.5 || 11.5 || 453
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,800 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,800 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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| ? || ? || 12,000 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 453
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| 743 || 710 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.2 || 20.4 || 21.7 || 15.8 || 453
 
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flap
 
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! Landing flap
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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| X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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| 920 || 920 || N/A || ~22 || ~22
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 900 || ~13 || ~6
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 2,350 m || 1,725 hp || 2,087 hp
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 5,500 m || 1,577 hp || 1,908 hp
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 3 mm Steel - Engine cowl armour
 
* 3 mm Steel - Engine cowl armour
 
* 8 mm Steel - Under cockpit/fuel tank armour
 
* 8 mm Steel - Under cockpit/fuel tank armour
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 131 (13 mm)}}
 
{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 131 (13 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
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* 2 x 20 mm Mg151/20 cannon, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
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* 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (450 rpg = 900 total)
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* 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, nose-mounted (450 rpg = 900 total)
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}
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{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with payloads such as:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* Without load
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* Without loads
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* 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb + 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (700 kg total)
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* 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs + 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (700 kg total)
 
 
* 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
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* 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs + 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (450 kg total)
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* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (450 kg total)
 
* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
 
* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
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* 8 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
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* 8 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (400 kg total)
 
* 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
 
* 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Fw 190 D-9 is definitely in the top 3 list for Germany's piston-engine fighter lineup. Thanks to the new inline engine, this Fw has a massive power upgrade from the radial versions of the Fw 190. The Fw 190 D-9 has a unique and powerful list of traits that set it apart from the pack and have solidified it as one of the deadliest battle rating fighters in the game.  
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The Fw 190 D-9 is definitely in the top 3 list for Germany's piston-engine fighter lineup. Thanks to the new inline engine, this Fw has a massive power upgrade from the radial versions of the Fw 190. The Fw 190 D-9 has a unique and powerful list of traits that set it apart from the pack and have solidified it as one of the deadliest battle rating fighters in the game.
  
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The engine and airframe characteristics are the major area where the new inline engine of the 190 Dora series benefits. Not only is the Jumo 213A smaller and more aerodynamically clean than a BMW radial, but it also has more power. Acceleration is extremely good across the entire speed range, but most notably at low-medium speeds and likewise for altitudes, being competitive with the vaunted La-7B-20 at low altitudes. The D-9 goes a blazing 621 km/h at sea level, which is 20 or so km/h faster than the Bf 109 K-4! Maximum speed at 2200 m is 660 km/h (TAS) and rises from there, at 5500 m it is 710 km/h, and at 8000 m it's 680 km/h, steadily dropping off from there. Those are all extremely competitive numbers, beating out most of its opposition. Climb rate is equally good, taking 90 seconds to hit 2000 m, 192 to 4000 m, 297 to 6000 m, and 430 to 8000 m. Again, this is an outstanding performance that is better than most aircraft it faces. Dive acceleration and maximum diving speed are both extremely strong traits of the D-9. This plane redlines at about 880 km/h IAS, which is absolutely insane! I have yet to snap the wings off both in manoeuvring and extended dives. At the start of an RB match, you can WEP for about 5-6 minutes before engine heat will give you trouble. The engine overheats at 120°C and the oil at 90°C. Engine heat decreases at a relatively slow rate while at 100% throttle and the MW-50 lasts for a total of 30 minutes.
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The engine and airframe characteristics are the major area where the new inline engine of the 190 Dora series benefits. Not only is the Jumo 213A smaller and more aerodynamically clean than a BMW radial, but it also has more power. Acceleration is extremely good across the entire speed range, but most notably at low-medium speeds and likewise for altitudes, being competitive against the vaunted [[La-7B-20]] at low altitudes. The D-9 goes a blazing 621 km/h at sea level, which is 20 or so km/h faster than the Bf 109 K-4! Maximum speed at 2,200 m is 660 km/h (TAS) and rises from there, at 5,500 m it is 710 km/h, and at 8,000 m it's 680 km/h, steadily dropping off from there. Those are all extremely competitive numbers, beating out most of its opposition. Climb rate is equally good, taking 90 seconds to hit 2,000 m, 192 to 4,000 m, 297 to 6,000 m, and 430 to 8,000 m. Again, this is outstanding performance that is better than most aircraft it faces. Dive acceleration and maximum diving speed are both extremely strong traits of the D-9. This plane redlines at about 880 km/h IAS, which is absolutely insane! At the start of an RB match, you can WEP for about 5-6 minutes before engine heat will give you trouble. The engine overheats at 120°C and the oil at 90°C. Engine heat decreases at a relatively slow rate while at 100% throttle and the MW-50 lasts for a total of 30 minutes.
  
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It is widely considered that manoeuvrability is how well a plane can turn, which is the D-9's case it's turning is generally poor. The D-9's turn rate is at it's best above 450 km/h, where it can swing it's nose around at alarming speed. at speeds below 320 km/h, the D-9 is one of the worst turners in the game. It is important to keep speeds relatively high to maximize your turn rate and manoeuvring potential. Energy conserving manoeuvres like yo-yos should be utilized to make the most out of your precious energy reserve. Never get in sustained turning engagements, always disengage early if you find yourself losing too much speed. While the D-9 may be a bad turner, it more than makes up for it with it's extremely responsive and high rate of roll. The Fw 190's have always been known to dominate in this area, and the D-9 continues the 190 traditions of crushing the opposition here. The rate of roll is sadly best utilized by more experienced pilots, but it is one of the most important traits for fighter aircraft. Try to think of manoeuvres that best utilize your roll rate advantage when on the defensive. The 190's manoeuvring traits suit a more Boom & Zoom/slash attack style of play; keeping crisp controls up to breakneck speeds combined with the roll rate and instantaneous turn ability makes it one of the best Boom & Zoom planes in the game. It is for this reason the D-9 is the preferred ride for veterans and newbies alike.
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It is widely considered that manoeuvrability is how well a plane can turn, which is the D-9's case as its turning is generally poor. The D-9's turn rate is at its best above 450 km/h, where it can swing its nose around at alarming speed. At speeds below 320 km/h, the D-9 is one of the worst turners in the game. It is important to keep speeds relatively high to maximise your turn rate and manoeuvring potential. Energy conserving manoeuvres like yo-yos should be utilised to make the most out of your precious energy reserve. Never get in sustained turning engagements, always disengage early if you find yourself losing too much speed. While the D-9 may be a bad turner, it more than makes up for it with its extremely responsive and high rate of roll. The Fw 190's have always been known to dominate in this area, and the D-9 continues the 190 traditions of crushing the opposition here. The rate of roll is sadly best utilised by more experienced pilots, but it is one of the most important traits for fighter aircraft. Try to think of manoeuvres that best utilise your roll rate advantage when on the defensive. The 190's manoeuvring traits suit a more Boom & Zoom/slash attack style of play; keeping crisp controls up to breakneck speeds combined with the roll rate and instantaneous turn ability makes it one of the best Boom & Zoom planes in the game. It is for this reason the D-9 is the preferred ride for veterans and newbies alike.
  
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The Fw 190 D-9 carries a strong weapon set with two 20 mm MG-151/20 cannons in the wing root and two 13 mm MG-131 in the cowling. Like all 190s, the D-9 has a very generous ammunition load, packing 250 rounds per cannon and 475 rounds per MG. Do not be afraid to take low percentage shots, and feel free to pelt stationary targets at long distance. A good belt setup would be air targets for the cannons and stealth for the MG's. The bulk of the firepower here are the cannons, so maximizing your Mineshell count is important. Stealth belts for the 13 mm make your 20 mm rounds easier to track and make it more difficult for your enemy to see your fire due to the low amount of tracers the cannons spew. The MG-151/20 has a comparatively slow firing rate and muzzle velocity if you are used to Hispanos and allied .50 calibre, so lead more than you are used to. As a whole, the D-9's weapons allow good snapshot ability while retaining a lot of firing time, making it a well rounded yet powerful package.
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The Fw 190 D-9 carries a strong weapon set with two 20 mm MG-151/20 cannons in the wing roots and two 13 mm MG-131 in the cowling. Like all 190s, the D-9 has a very generous ammunition load, packing 250 rounds per cannon and 475 rounds per MG. Do not be afraid to take low percentage shots, and feel free to pelt stationary targets at long distance. A good belt setup would be "Air targets" for the cannons and "Stealth" for the MG's. The bulk of the firepower here are the cannons, so maximising your Mineshell count is important. Stealth belts for the 13 mm make your 20 mm rounds easier to track and make it more difficult for your enemy to see your fire due to the low amount of tracers the cannons spew. The MG 151/20 has a comparatively slow firing rate and muzzle velocity if you are used to Hispanos and allied .50 calibre, so lead more than you are used to. As a whole, the D-9's weapons allow good snapshot ability while retaining a lot of firing time, making it a well rounded yet powerful package.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
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|-
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! Oil
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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! Water
 
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! Type  
 
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Combined || Not controllable<br>2 gears || Not controllable
 
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tier
 
! Tier
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! Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! Survivability
 
! Survivability
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! Weaponry
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
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| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair, Radiator
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| Fuselage repair
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 13 mm, ETC 71 I
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| Offensive 13 mm
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| ETC 71 I
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| II
 
| II
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| New 13 mm MGs, ETC 71 II
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| New 13 mm MGs
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| ETC 71 II
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| III
 
| III
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| Wing Repair, Engine
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| Wings repair
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| Engine
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| Offensive 20 mm, ETC 504 I, ETC 504 + ER 4 I
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| Offensive 20 mm
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| ETC 504 I
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| ETC 504 + ER 4 I
 
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| IV
 
| IV
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| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 20 mm Cannons, ETC 504 II, ETC 504 + ER 4 II
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| New 20 mm cannons
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| ETC 504 II
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| ETC 504 ER 4 II
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Excellent top speed
 
* Excellent top speed
 
* Very fast roll rate
 
* Very fast roll rate
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* Nose centred armament
 
* Nose centred armament
 
* Plenty of ammo
 
* Plenty of ammo
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* Can go into dives with impunity (the speed limit is around 900 km/h IAS)
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* Can go into dives with impunity (the speed limit is around 920 km/h IAS)
 
* Good Stability on all axis
 
* Good Stability on all axis
 
* Good at climbing turns
 
* Good at climbing turns
  
 
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* Bad flat turn rate
 
* Bad flat turn rate
 
* Sub Average sustained turn rate
 
* Sub Average sustained turn rate
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== History ==
 
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Kurt Tank, the designer of the venerable Fw 190 lineup quickly realized by 1943 that the field of aerial warfare was changing rapidly. The world had moved on beyond dive bombers, and the allies had begun forming massive, four-engine bomber wings that devastated Axis ground troops and factories. At the time, Fw 190's played similar roles to the American P-47 Thunderbolts, serving as ground attack planes and low altitude interceptors. Fw 190's retained air superiority over allied forces all the way up to the introduction of the British Spitfire Mk. IX. Despite this impressive service record, Fw 190's had one flaw, which would soon usher in the need of the "Dora" Line-up. Their performance was hindered drastically at higher altitudes, where aerial warfare was now moving towards. Germany, in desperate need of fighters to engage and stop these massive bomber raids had turned to Messerschmitt and Focke-Wulf to produce a high altitude interceptor, and Kurt Tank's response was the Fw 190 D-9.
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Kurt Tank, the designer of the venerable Fw 190 line-up quickly realised by 1943 that the field of aerial warfare was changing rapidly. The world had moved on beyond dive bombers, and the allies had begun forming massive, four-engine bomber wings that devastated Axis ground troops and factories. At the time, Fw 190's played similar roles to the American P-47 Thunderbolts, serving as ground attack planes and low altitude interceptors. Fw 190's retained air superiority over allied forces all the way up to the introduction of the British [[Spitfire F Mk IX]]. Despite this impressive service record, Fw 190's had one flaw, which would soon usher in the need of the "Dora" series. Their performance was hindered drastically at higher altitudes, where aerial warfare was now moving towards. Germany, in desperate need of fighters to engage and stop these massive bomber raids had turned to Messerschmitt and Focke-Wulf to produce a high altitude interceptor, and Kurt Tank's response was the Fw 190 D-9.
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Unlike previous models, the "Dora" series boasted an improved engine. Specifically, a Jumo 213A bomber engine, more commonly used in the Ju-88. This much larger engine required for the hull of the Fw-190 to also be extended in the front, and for balancing reasons, the tail as well. The D-9 also sacrificed it's  4 x 20 mm MG-151 cannons previously used in previous Fw-190's for two 20 mm MG-151 cannons, and a twin set of 13 mm's over the previous models' MG-82's. With an impressive 700+ Km/h speed, the D-9 proved to be one of the fastest interceptors to be rolled off a German assembly line. Despite this, the D-9 was instead used for ground attack rolls and fighter interception, using its speed to drop its payload and vanish long before enemy flak had the time to line up a shot.  
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Unlike previous models, the "Dora" series boasted an improved engine. Specifically, a Jumo 213A bomber engine, more commonly used in the Ju-88. This much larger engine required for the hull of the Fw-190 to also be extended in the front, and for balancing reasons, the tail as well. The D-9 also sacrificed its 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons previously used in previous Fw-190's for two 20 mm MG 151 cannons, and a twin set of 13 mm's over the previous models' MG 82's. With an impressive 700+ km/h top speed, the D-9 proved to be one of the fastest interceptors to be rolled off a German assembly line. Despite this, the D-9 was instead used for ground attack roles and fighter interception, using its speed to drop its payload and vanish long before enemy flak had the time to line up a shot.
  
 
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"The Great Patriotic War had already ended when the Soviet Air Forces Research Institute (SAFRI) began testing the German piston-engine aircraft in service with the Luftwaffe at the culmination of the war. To begin with, Soviet engineers studied an FW.190D-9 with the assembly number W.Nr.210251.
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The Great Patriotic War had already ended when the Soviet Air Forces Research Institute (SAFRI) began testing the German piston-engine aircraft in service with the Luftwaffe at the culmination of the war. To begin with, Soviet engineers studied an FW.190D-9 with the assembly number W.Nr.210251.
  
 
On the model D-9, the Jumo 213А liquid-cooled in-line engine replaced the BMW 801D air-cooled engine. This slightly increased the aerodynamics of its engine-propeller unit and increased the plane's length by 80 cm. The more powerful engine promised to make the new vehicle superior to the FW.190A in speed and climbing rate.
 
On the model D-9, the Jumo 213А liquid-cooled in-line engine replaced the BMW 801D air-cooled engine. This slightly increased the aerodynamics of its engine-propeller unit and increased the plane's length by 80 cm. The more powerful engine promised to make the new vehicle superior to the FW.190A in speed and climbing rate.
  
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According to leading specialists at the SAFRI, the modified FW.190D-9 could not go up against the Russian Yak-3, Yak-9Y and La-7 on equal terms at low and medium altitudes. The Focke-Wulf's low-altitude speed was inferior to theirs by at least 24 km/h, and at 5,000 meters, by more than 10 km/h. The German fighter's insufficient horizontal and vertical maneuverability also put it at a disadvantage.  
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According to leading specialists at the SAFRI, the modified FW.190D-9 could not go up against the Russian Yak-3, Yak-9Y and La-7 on equal terms at low and medium altitudes. The Focke-Wulf's low-altitude speed was inferior to theirs by at least 24 km/h, and at 5,000 meters, by more than 10 km/h. The German fighter's insufficient horizontal and vertical maneuverability also put it at a disadvantage.
  
 
Russia was interested in manufacturing the plane mainly due to its convenient arrangement of engine and powertrain parts, high maximum oil temperature during engine operation and well-designed automatic water temperature regulator. It was also noted that over its entire testing period from the 11th to the 26th of May 1945, all of the parts in the German plane's special equipment remained operational.
 
Russia was interested in manufacturing the plane mainly due to its convenient arrangement of engine and powertrain parts, high maximum oil temperature during engine operation and well-designed automatic water temperature regulator. It was also noted that over its entire testing period from the 11th to the 26th of May 1945, all of the parts in the German plane's special equipment remained operational.
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It could fire all its weapons at once without this affecting its trajectory, and the pilots could barely feel the weapons' recoil. It could fire the cannons and machine guns separately. The extensive electrically-powered equipment made the pilot's work easier.
 
It could fire all its weapons at once without this affecting its trajectory, and the pilots could barely feel the weapons' recoil. It could fire the cannons and machine guns separately. The extensive electrically-powered equipment made the pilot's work easier.
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A mock aviation battle between the FW.190D-9 and La-7 fighters showed the full superiority of the Russian airplane. SAFRI pilots came to the conclusion that the new German fighter's ability to go up against the Lavochkins was no greater than that of its predecessor, the FW.190A-8. Having begun the “battle” on a head-on course, the Soviet fighter easily got on the German plane's tail after three banked turns or two chandelles. It's worth noting, however, that these “battles” took place without using the engine's methanol-water injection WEP system."
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A mock aviation battle between the FW.190D-9 and La-7 fighters showed the full superiority of the Russian airplane. SAFRI pilots came to the conclusion that the new German fighter's ability to go up against the Lavochkins was no greater than that of its predecessor, the FW.190A-8. Having begun the "battle" on a head-on course, the Soviet fighter easily got on the German plane's tail after three banked turns or two chandelles. It's worth noting, however, that these "battles" took place without using the engine's methanol-water injection WEP system.
  
 
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Fw 190 D-9
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Fw 190 D-9
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This page is about the German fighter Fw 190 D-9. For the Russian version, see Fw 190 D-9 (USSR). For other versions, see Fw 190 (Family).

Description

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The Fw 190 D-9 is a rank III German fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB/RB) and 5.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.37.

The Fw 190 D-9 is considered by many to be the best prop plane Germany has at 6.0 battle rating and below, and for good reason. The 190 D-9 is one of the few planes where its advantages are in extreme excess of its disadvantages. With its outstanding climb, high speed, crisp controls and tight firepower it is able to zoom in, get shots on target, and then escape in the blink of an eye. It may have mushy manoeuvring at low speeds, and may not be the best aircraft to take into the high vertical while slow, but it is by and large a top-tier aircraft in good hands.

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,800 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
678 660 12000 21.6 22.5 11.5 11.5 453
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,800 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
743 710 12000 19.2 20.4 21.7 15.8 453

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
900 ~13 ~6
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 420 < 300 < 550 > 290
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
2,350 m 1,725 hp 2,087 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
5,500 m 1,577 hp 1,908 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 3 mm Steel - Engine cowl armour
  • 8 mm Steel - Under cockpit/fuel tank armour
  • 5 mm Steel - Rear fuel tank armour
  • 8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat armour
  • 6 mm Steel - Pilot's seat armour
  • 12 mm Steel - Headrest armour
  • 57 mm Bulletproof Glass

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: MG 151/20 (20 mm), MG 131 (13 mm)

The Fw 190 D-9 is armed with:

  • 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
  • 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, nose-mounted (450 rpg = 900 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: SC50JA (50 kg), SC250JA (250 kg), SC500K (500 kg)

The Fw 190 D-9 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb + 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (700 kg total)
  • 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
  • 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (450 kg total)
  • 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
  • 8 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (400 kg total)
  • 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)

Usage in battles

The Fw 190 D-9 is definitely in the top 3 list for Germany's piston-engine fighter lineup. Thanks to the new inline engine, this Fw has a massive power upgrade from the radial versions of the Fw 190. The Fw 190 D-9 has a unique and powerful list of traits that set it apart from the pack and have solidified it as one of the deadliest battle rating fighters in the game.

The engine and airframe characteristics are the major area where the new inline engine of the 190 Dora series benefits. Not only is the Jumo 213A smaller and more aerodynamically clean than a BMW radial, but it also has more power. Acceleration is extremely good across the entire speed range, but most notably at low-medium speeds and likewise for altitudes, being competitive against the vaunted La-7B-20 at low altitudes. The D-9 goes a blazing 621 km/h at sea level, which is 20 or so km/h faster than the Bf 109 K-4! Maximum speed at 2,200 m is 660 km/h (TAS) and rises from there, at 5,500 m it is 710 km/h, and at 8,000 m it's 680 km/h, steadily dropping off from there. Those are all extremely competitive numbers, beating out most of its opposition. Climb rate is equally good, taking 90 seconds to hit 2,000 m, 192 to 4,000 m, 297 to 6,000 m, and 430 to 8,000 m. Again, this is outstanding performance that is better than most aircraft it faces. Dive acceleration and maximum diving speed are both extremely strong traits of the D-9. This plane redlines at about 880 km/h IAS, which is absolutely insane! At the start of an RB match, you can WEP for about 5-6 minutes before engine heat will give you trouble. The engine overheats at 120°C and the oil at 90°C. Engine heat decreases at a relatively slow rate while at 100% throttle and the MW-50 lasts for a total of 30 minutes.

It is widely considered that manoeuvrability is how well a plane can turn, which is the D-9's case as its turning is generally poor. The D-9's turn rate is at its best above 450 km/h, where it can swing its nose around at alarming speed. At speeds below 320 km/h, the D-9 is one of the worst turners in the game. It is important to keep speeds relatively high to maximise your turn rate and manoeuvring potential. Energy conserving manoeuvres like yo-yos should be utilised to make the most out of your precious energy reserve. Never get in sustained turning engagements, always disengage early if you find yourself losing too much speed. While the D-9 may be a bad turner, it more than makes up for it with its extremely responsive and high rate of roll. The Fw 190's have always been known to dominate in this area, and the D-9 continues the 190 traditions of crushing the opposition here. The rate of roll is sadly best utilised by more experienced pilots, but it is one of the most important traits for fighter aircraft. Try to think of manoeuvres that best utilise your roll rate advantage when on the defensive. The 190's manoeuvring traits suit a more Boom & Zoom/slash attack style of play; keeping crisp controls up to breakneck speeds combined with the roll rate and instantaneous turn ability makes it one of the best Boom & Zoom planes in the game. It is for this reason the D-9 is the preferred ride for veterans and newbies alike.

The Fw 190 D-9 carries a strong weapon set with two 20 mm MG-151/20 cannons in the wing roots and two 13 mm MG-131 in the cowling. Like all 190s, the D-9 has a very generous ammunition load, packing 250 rounds per cannon and 475 rounds per MG. Do not be afraid to take low percentage shots, and feel free to pelt stationary targets at long distance. A good belt setup would be "Air targets" for the cannons and "Stealth" for the MG's. The bulk of the firepower here are the cannons, so maximising your Mineshell count is important. Stealth belts for the 13 mm make your 20 mm rounds easier to track and make it more difficult for your enemy to see your fire due to the low amount of tracers the cannons spew. The MG 151/20 has a comparatively slow firing rate and muzzle velocity if you are used to Hispanos and allied .50 calibre, so lead more than you are used to. As a whole, the D-9's weapons allow good snapshot ability while retaining a lot of firing time, making it a well rounded yet powerful package.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Combined Not controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 13 mm ETC 71 I
II Compressor Airframe New 13 mm MGs ETC 71 II
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 20 mm ETC 504 I ETC 504 + ER 4 I
IV Engine injection Cover New 20 mm cannons ETC 504 II ETC 504 ER 4 II

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent top speed
  • Very fast roll rate
  • Great energy retention
  • Great climb rate
  • Deadly armament
  • Nose centred armament
  • Plenty of ammo
  • Can go into dives with impunity (the speed limit is around 920 km/h IAS)
  • Good Stability on all axis
  • Good at climbing turns

Cons:

  • Bad flat turn rate
  • Sub Average sustained turn rate
  • Bad low-speed manoeuvrability

History

Kurt Tank, the designer of the venerable Fw 190 line-up quickly realised by 1943 that the field of aerial warfare was changing rapidly. The world had moved on beyond dive bombers, and the allies had begun forming massive, four-engine bomber wings that devastated Axis ground troops and factories. At the time, Fw 190's played similar roles to the American P-47 Thunderbolts, serving as ground attack planes and low altitude interceptors. Fw 190's retained air superiority over allied forces all the way up to the introduction of the British Spitfire F Mk IX. Despite this impressive service record, Fw 190's had one flaw, which would soon usher in the need of the "Dora" series. Their performance was hindered drastically at higher altitudes, where aerial warfare was now moving towards. Germany, in desperate need of fighters to engage and stop these massive bomber raids had turned to Messerschmitt and Focke-Wulf to produce a high altitude interceptor, and Kurt Tank's response was the Fw 190 D-9.

Unlike previous models, the "Dora" series boasted an improved engine. Specifically, a Jumo 213A bomber engine, more commonly used in the Ju-88. This much larger engine required for the hull of the Fw-190 to also be extended in the front, and for balancing reasons, the tail as well. The D-9 also sacrificed its 4 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons previously used in previous Fw-190's for two 20 mm MG 151 cannons, and a twin set of 13 mm's over the previous models' MG 82's. With an impressive 700+ km/h top speed, the D-9 proved to be one of the fastest interceptors to be rolled off a German assembly line. Despite this, the D-9 was instead used for ground attack roles and fighter interception, using its speed to drop its payload and vanish long before enemy flak had the time to line up a shot.

In-game description

The Great Patriotic War had already ended when the Soviet Air Forces Research Institute (SAFRI) began testing the German piston-engine aircraft in service with the Luftwaffe at the culmination of the war. To begin with, Soviet engineers studied an FW.190D-9 with the assembly number W.Nr.210251.

On the model D-9, the Jumo 213А liquid-cooled in-line engine replaced the BMW 801D air-cooled engine. This slightly increased the aerodynamics of its engine-propeller unit and increased the plane's length by 80 cm. The more powerful engine promised to make the new vehicle superior to the FW.190A in speed and climbing rate.

According to leading specialists at the SAFRI, the modified FW.190D-9 could not go up against the Russian Yak-3, Yak-9Y and La-7 on equal terms at low and medium altitudes. The Focke-Wulf's low-altitude speed was inferior to theirs by at least 24 km/h, and at 5,000 meters, by more than 10 km/h. The German fighter's insufficient horizontal and vertical maneuverability also put it at a disadvantage.

Russia was interested in manufacturing the plane mainly due to its convenient arrangement of engine and powertrain parts, high maximum oil temperature during engine operation and well-designed automatic water temperature regulator. It was also noted that over its entire testing period from the 11th to the 26th of May 1945, all of the parts in the German plane's special equipment remained operational.

It could fire all its weapons at once without this affecting its trajectory, and the pilots could barely feel the weapons' recoil. It could fire the cannons and machine guns separately. The extensive electrically-powered equipment made the pilot's work easier.

A mock aviation battle between the FW.190D-9 and La-7 fighters showed the full superiority of the Russian airplane. SAFRI pilots came to the conclusion that the new German fighter's ability to go up against the Lavochkins was no greater than that of its predecessor, the FW.190A-8. Having begun the "battle" on a head-on course, the Soviet fighter easily got on the German plane's tail after three banked turns or two chandelles. It's worth noting, however, that these "battles" took place without using the engine's methanol-water injection WEP system.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


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