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Fw-190A8
« on: November 12, 1999, 12:26:00 PM »
Data from Janes:

Engine (BMW801D):  1730 hp @ 2700 rpm @ 1.42 ata (42" MP) @ sea level
1440 @ 5700m (1.42 ata, 2700 rpm)
Fuel consumption:  0.54 lb/hp/hr

Weights:  with full internal fuel (including the 30 US gal tank) and 2 151/20's, 9100 lbs.  With 300L drop tank:  9750 lbs

Speeds:  355 mph @ sea level, 402 @ 18000'

Boost systems:  96 octane petrol injection:
allows for + 8.8 boost pressure (1.6 ata/48" Hg) increases power to 1870 hp and speed to 360 mph @ sea level.

Fuel consumption increase about 25% at sea level (185 gal/hr from 146 gal/hr using +5.5 boost pressure)

[This message has been edited by wells (edited 11-12-1999).]