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[TomZ]

Focke Wulf Ta-207B Rauber



The development of the Focke Wulf Ta-207 began in 1941 as a FW-190 variant with the more powerful BMW 802 18-cylinder engine. The initial designation was FW-190K. As the design progressed it moved farther away from the FW-190 to become a completely new aircraft. The designation was changed to Ta-207 and the aircraft received the name "Rauber".



The Ta-207 entered service in 1943 and proved a big success against the US bombers flying daylight attacks. Especially the performance at greater altitude was a lot better than that of the FW-190. The Ta-207A was powered by the BMW 802B engine, delivering 2.900hp at sea level and 1.800hp at 12km.



The Ta-207 was gradually replaced by the Me-262 from 1945 onwards but remained in service with the Luftwaffe until 1949.



Model: 1/72 Planet resin

TomZ

[chrisonord]

Nice

[ysi_maniac]

Really good! 

[sandiego89]

Wow! looks great.  Thought it was a turbo-prop on first glance.

[Flyer]

Wow! looks great.  Thought it was a turbo-prop on first glance.

So did I, would make a good basis for one 

[Medjoe]

That is a delightfully slick front fuselage! I can well imagine it escaping the war intact and serving as an air racer that would give the Reno Racers a run for their money!

[Tophe]

Not simply "one more Fw-190" but a very special version indeed, and well done

[Old Wombat]

I thought it was a turbo-prop before reading, too.

Would make a great turbo-prop as is, with split exhaust.

Really nice job, Tom!

[perttime]

Focke-Wulf Fw Fighter Project w/BMW 802 engine

http://www.luft46.com/fw/fwbmw802.html

[comrade harps]

Kind of looks uncircumcised! 

[AndrewF]

Great work Tom. Looks like it was developed from this...

[zenrat]

 

[NARSES2]

Neat work Tom 

I've always had a soft spot for Planet kits, indeed may even build one for a forthcoming GB

[Hotte]

Cool Fw Fighter 

Hotte