Fw-190 and Ta-152 WHIF Ideas

[GTX]

Following the success of the Bf-109Y (see here),  Focke-wulf were asked to try something similar with the Fw-190.  The result wasn't as successful.  Not finding favour in the fighter role the resulting Fw-190B-2 was turned into a ground attack aircraft to replace the Ju-87 and Hs-129.  A single staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 2 (SG 2) Immelmann trialed 12 during early 1943.  However, although the load carrying and endurance was liked, pilots reported that the aircraft was simply too unwieldy for use at low level and they were withdrawn after 3 months.



Regards,

Greg

[Taiidantomcat]

I had the idea of going with a Corsair winged (Gull Winged) FW -190, you could add a big honkin 4 or 5 bladed prop with the additional ground clearance as well. Wanted to put the Turbo scoops seen on this model:



Maybe add some late war Missiles as well...

[sotoolslinger]

How can I be expected to rehab off prop planes with gold like those posted

[GTX]

How can I be expected to rehab off prop planes with gold like those posted

[GTX]

What if the Ta-152 was developed a bit further with the powerful Jumo222 engine:

Single seat gunfighter:



Two-seat Missile fighter (backseater to guide AAMs:



Regards,

Greg

[Sauragnmon]

Hey Greg, here's a thought - 190D-9 with twin engines, or a 152 with twins.  Maybe give it a pair of 37mm guns under the center section wings, some 20/30's in the nose, and a pair of 13mm's up top?  Wonder how well it would have performed, with or without the 37's, as a bomber hunter.  Two powerful engines, sleek design, good visibility.

[ElectrikBlue]

Regards,
Greg

Love this one!
Can I suggest this 'racer' with two props, two tandem merlins and cropped wings. 

Regards,

EB

[elmayerle]

Cool ,how bout a swept wing

Focke-wulf already did one, teh "Swallow wing" tested on the Fw-190V19.  Combine that with some of these and you'd have quite the beauty.

[GTX]

Hey Greg, here's a thought - 190D-9 with twin engines, or a 152 with twins.  Maybe give it a pair of 37mm guns under the center section wings, some 20/30's in the nose, and a pair of 13mm's up top?  Wonder how well it would have performed, with or without the 37's, as a bomber hunter.  Two powerful engines, sleek design, good visibility.

Maybe something is already in the works...

Regards,

Greg

[GTX]

Following the failure of Fw-190B-2 ground attack aircraft(see previous page), Focke-Wulf started afresh. The resulting Fw-190C-1 was far more successful.  In addition to being able to carry a massive payload, this time a tail gunner was also incorporated - this being at the request of front-line crews who found that rear defence was essential in the CAS/Ground attack role.




Regards,

Greg

[PR19_Kit]

GTX,

......this time a tail gunner was also incorporated - this being at the request of front-line crews who found that rear defence was essential in the CAS/Ground attack role.

I hope they had some good interruptor gear fitted to avoid shooting off the tailplane........

Excellent idea though, it really looks the part, specially the tail turret.

Would look great in plastic, hmmm..........

[GTX]

I hope they had some good interruptor gear fitted to avoid shooting off the tailplane.......

Yes - great interrupter gear + the tail plane is armoured as well...

Regards,

Greg

[GTX]

What if Dr. Richard Vogt of Blohm & Voss designed the D series 190s:



Regards,

Greg

[Maverick]

Got some big love for those last two Greg, brilliant stuff indeed!!

Regards,

Mav

[Archibald]

Be sure the last two designs will please Tophe!