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Offline 1K3

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how about 2 more 190s (A-3/A-6) minus 1 (A-5)?
« on: October 17, 2005, 04:19:24 PM »
can wee have 190A-3 and 190A-6*?:)

* change the 190A-5 to 190A-6

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how about 2 more 190s (A-3/A-6) minus 1 (A-5)?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2005, 06:45:05 PM »
How bout explaining the difference between the varients?


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how about 2 more 190s (A-3/A-6) minus 1 (A-5)?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2005, 08:39:01 PM »
im back

(i'll try now)

190A-3

1st 190 varaint powered by bimmer 801D engine.  This plane has shorter nose compare to A-6. A3 is the lightest of BMW-801 powered 190As.

190A-6
(from http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2004/11/stuff_eng_fw190_01.htm  check this site for more info)

The main difference of this variant from the previous (190A-5) was the standardized mounting of MG 151/20 E cannons. For this to be possible, it was necessary to redesign the wing for the heavier cannon mount and carriage of a larger ammunition box. Experience obtained during Fw 190A-5/U9 and U10 tests was incorporated in this type. Reinforcements and sockets were made in such a way that serially produced wings would be adapted for internal installation of either 20 or 30 mm cannon ammunition boxes or for installation of underwing armament with the ammunition box installed inside the wing. Proper electrical connections were also provided for the cannons.

The manufacturer started serial production of the FuG 16 ZE radio with an additional radial antenna for radio navigation purposes placed under the rear fuselage. This antenna was used also in the some A-5 planes.

Standard Fw 190A-6 armament consisted of 2x1 MG 17 machine guns and 4x1 MG 151/20 E cannons. Some planes mounted ETC 501 bomb racks for transportation of an additional fuel tank (300 l capacity), these were not distinguished by separate designation.
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Serial production of the A-6 variant started in July 1943 and ended in November 1943 after the completion of 569 planes.