Observations on the FW190-A8

[SmokinLoon]

Just as a generic observation/question, if I were to take 50%-75% fuel, the 2*20mm option, empty all the guns (including 13mm), would it weigh the same as the a5 and perform similarly?

I'll help you out here... the 190A-5 will out perform the 190A-8.  The A-5 is faster, climbs better, turns better, and handles better at all speeds.  I have not paid much attention to the acceleration differences, but I'd be betting on the 190A-5 being better at that too.  The 190A-8 has more options in firepower, and more of it.  People discount the 190A-5 for some reason, I think they need to take a closer look at it.  They'd be surprised at how it can turn and dance.  The dual 20mm and dual 8mm are sufficient enough in terms of firepower, but dont forget each cannon has 250 rounds of 20mm.  Impressive.   

[FLS]

I have not paid much attention to the acceleration differences, but I'd be betting on the 190A-5 being better at that too.    

If you climb faster you accelerate faster.

[Torquila]

But why is that smoking?

If the A8 has the same airframe and centre of gravity; if you were to make them weigh the same, surely (other then the known aux fuel instability) they would perform the same?

And wouldn't the A8 even more so, given its later war engine?

[Gman]

MG-FF's are POOP on the A5, so I wouldn't consider it a 4 cannon bird.  Only 60 paltry rounds with them too.  Other than that I agree with previous posters on the A5.